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Chromedome (G1)

2006-09-23T19:40:47Z

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:''Chromedome is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.
[[Image:Chromedome manga.jpg|thumb|250px|"You're such a coward [[Blurr (G1)|Wally]]!"]]

''('''Note''': '''Chromedome''' is one of those fun characters whose American and Japanese incarnations were very different. See individual fiction entries below for continuity specific profiles.)''

''Italian name: '''Duobot''' ''<br>
==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===

Chomedome is an academic at heart. He only joined the war effort after the Decepticons destroyed Cybertron's [[Institute for Higher Programming]] where he did his work. He's tried to use his skills as a programmer to bring an end to the war, but so far has only succeeded in instigating a programming "arms" race. Something of a classic computer programming nerd, he's often a frustration to his cool and very image conscious [[Nebulan]] [[Headmaster]] partner [[Stylor]].

===U.S. animated continuity===
'''Voice actor:''' [[Frank Welker]] (US). ? (Japan)

Chromedome was one of the many Transformers that only made his American cartoon debut during [[The Rebirth]].

After the Decepticons broke into The [[Plasma Energy Chamber]], unleashing waves of powerful plasma energy, Chromedome was amongst the group of Autobots flung half-way across the galaxy to [[Nebulos]]. After a misunderstanding, namely the Nebulons threatening to detonate magnetic bombs they had attatched to the Autobots after their capture, Chromedome willingly became a [[Headmaster]]. He presumably joined the rest of the Autobots in celebration after [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] was flung into space and a new [[Golden Age]] begun on Cybertron.

===Japanese animated continuity===
'''Voice actor:''' [[Hideyuki Hori]]

====Headmasters====

A small, human-sized Transformer from the colony planet [[Master]], Chromedome proved himself enough to be granted a large [[transector]] body, becoming one of the planet's elite Headmaster warriors. ''(Like all the Japanese Headmasters, the true Chromedome in this continuity is the head-unit, with the body as simply a sort of "power-suit")'' [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s 2nd in command and field commander, he is charged with leading a crack troupe of Headmaster soldiers with about one personality between the four of them. Chromedome is notable for often being the guy in charge and being slightly brasher than the rest of this brash lot. Brasher than Armada's [[Hot Shot (UT)|Hot Shot]]. That's pretty darn brash. Brash. He also picked up romancing [[Arcee]] when [[Rodimus]] was on walkabout for a new planet and [[Springer]] was apparently otherwise occupied.

=====Headmasters manga=====

====Masterforce====

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Chromedome''' w/ '''Stylor''' (1987)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-101'''

*'''Chromedome''' (Transformers Juniors, 1987?)

===Merchandise===
*Chromedome was in Act 3 of [[Takara]]'s ''[[Super Collection Figure]]'' (SCF) line of PVC figurines. Like all pieces in this set, he was blindpacked in both full-color and all-clear versions.

==External links==
*[http://tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Chromedome/chromedome.htm Chromedome at TFU.info]
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Chromedome Chromedome's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Sixshot (G1)

2006-09-23T19:39:30Z

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{{disambig2|the Generation 1 six-changer Decepticon|the Energon-series Decepticon|Six Shot (Energon)}}

:''Sixshot is a [[Decepticon]] six-changer in the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.

'''Sixshot''' is murderous and ferociously intense in his dedication to his mission. Just about the only redeeming quality found in Sixshot, from an Autobot point-of-view, is his respect for those he's destroyed and sent before him to the "Great junkyard in the sky." Sixshot feels life is only worth living as long as there are enemies to pit himself against. Thankfully, his six forms and his function as a one robot S.T.A.G. (Solo Transformer Assault Group) give him plenty of opportunities for combat.

''Italian Name: '''Iperbot/Hyperbot''' ''<br>

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
===="The Rebirth" (USA)====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Neil Ross]] (US), [[Eiji Yanagisawa]] (Japan)

Sixshot didn't do very much in ''The Rebirth'' except transform six times at [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s command. He used all 6 of his modes to effortlessly take-down each individual member of the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]].

Unlike in the Japanese fiction, when Sixshot transforms to his laser pistol mode, he shrinks down to a size small-enough for [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] to fire him.

====''Headmasters'' (Japan)====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Michihiro Ikemizu]] (Japan)

Sixshot debuted with the function of "[[Trypticon|Decepticon City]] Ninja Commander". In this respect, he was something of an arch-enemy to [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. Sixshot was immensely powerful and soon usurped [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] as Galvatron's bestest fwend. Sixshot had a long, bloody history of being a scoundrel and a killer. Millions of years prior to his becoming Decepticon City Commander, Sixshot traveled to the planet [[Master]] and tried to rip-off a mining operation. One of the miners, [[Abel]], stood up to him and Sixshot brutally murdered him. Abel happened to be a good friend of [[Chromedome|Chromedome's]], however, this was before he underwent the [[Headmaster]] process and was too weak to stop Sixshot.

Sixshot would continue to plague Chromedome, as he later killed Chromedome's buddy, [[Jackal]], and even went so far as to gun-down Ultra Magnus with his secret seventh-mode, '''Wingwolf'''.

Sixshot was never well-liked by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], and once Galvatron was out of the picture, Scorponok did his best to do away with Sixshot. After being deserted by Scorponok and the other Decepticons, Sixshot found himself stranded on a strange planet with [[Daniel Witwicky|Daniel]]. Sixshot revealed a softer side to Daniel and helped protect the young boy from the killer monsters inhabiting the planet.

Sixshot later left the Decepticons and helped take them down in the final battle on Earth. He said his goodbyes to Daniel, however, he did not immediately leave Earth like all the other Transformers.

====''Headmasters'' manga (Japan)====
After the defeat of [[Scorponok (G1)|Mega Zarak]], when all the other Decepticons were driven from the planet, Sixshot chose to blaze a new path in his life. Sixshot's next goal was to travel the galaxy and become the greatest warrior in the Universe, learning new transformations from various creatures. His first task was to stay on Earth and learn how to transform into a human being.

===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[Image:Sixshotg1marvel.jpg|right|100px|thumb|No [[Slag (slang)|slag]], Sherlock.]]

Sixshot was one of the Decepticons who followed [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] to [[Nebulos]]. He acted as an air transport to an unnamed Decepticon. Upon greeting [[Lord Zarak]]'s faction of Nebulans, he noted, "Strange creatures await us." He was never seen again.

===Blackthorn ''Transformers in 3D'' Comics continuity===

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[Image:Sixshotg1dw.jpg|left|thumb|"Strange heads await us."]]

After [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] successfully created the [[Triple Changer]]s, he sought to create an even more impressive warrior who could transform into an unprecedented six modes. However, Shockwave's short rule was ended by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] before his project could be unveiled, but a mysterious figure was seen examining the remains of [[Blitzwing]]...

''('''Note''': [[Dreamwave Productions]] went out of business before Sixshot could be properly revealed. Earlier in the series, [[Octane]] is shown piloting a land vehicle that is clearly Sixshot's "car" mode, which is later jacked by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. This vehicle never transforms or shows any signs of sentience, so whether or not it is '''actually''' Sixshot is debatable. [[James McDonough]] later noted in an interview that it was not some random easter egg, and that its inclusion was deliberate foreshadowing of the future of Shockwave's experiments in multiple transformations.)''

===IDW comics continuity===

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Sixshot''' (1987)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-98'''
:Sixshot transforms into a Robot, a tank, a spaceship, a gun, an off-road vehicle, and a winged wolf. A seventh mode was created for the ''Headmasters'' animated series named "Wingwolf," into which the toy can be configured. It essentially combines various abilities from his different alternate modes into one form, including his wolf-mode fangs, his jet-mode flight, his gun-mode blasters and his tank-mode treads.

:The toy came with instructions that were sealed by a sticker, challenging the owner to figure out all the toy's modes without help. It really wasn't that hard, honestly - although the instructions (and packaging photos) actually managed to get the car mode wrong, neglecting to mention the additional rotation of the arms necessary to complete it. There are also a pair of extra holes inside Sixshot's legs into which his hypersonic concussion blasters can fit - presumably, this was the intended location for the weapons in gun mode, but the instructions and photos place them on the outside of the legs, in the same position as tank mode, which in turn was how the gun mode appeared in both the American and Japanese animated series.

: This mold was [[retool]]ed to make [[Great Shot]].

*'''Sixshot Black Version''' (2002)

: A special all-black version of Sixshot was made as a March [[Lucky Draw]] prize in ''Figure King Magazine'' in Japan. Only 10 black Sixshots were awarded.

*'''Sixshot Clear Version''' (2002)

: A special clear-colorless-plastic version of Sixshot was made as a March [[Lucky Draw]] prize from ''Hyper Hobby Magazine'' in Japan. Only 10 black Sixshots were awarded.

===Merchandise===
:Sixshot was in Act 3 of [[Takara]]'s ''Super Collection Figure'' (SCF) line of PVC figurines. Like all pieces in this set, he was available both in full-color and all-clear versions.

==Trivia==
*The Sixshot (or more accurately Great Shot) mold was later further retooled to make the heroic "ninja detective" '''Shadowmaru''' from the [[Brave]] series ''Brave Police J-Decker''.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Sixshot/sixshot.htm Sixshot at TFU.info]

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Shrapnel (G1)

2006-09-23T19:30:41Z

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{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Insecticon|the ''Cybertron'' character|Shrapnel (Cybertron)}}

:''Shrapnel is a [[Decepticon]] [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity family. He has a habit of repeating the last word of every sentence in a whispered voice.''

[[Image:ShrapnelG1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Taste the LIGHTNING! Lightning.]]

''Italian name: '''Rantrox''' ''<br>

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' ? (US), [[Masashi Ebara]] (Japan)

The mercenary Insecticons landed on earth in their own space pod before the Ark crashed to Earth. ''(It is unclear whether this pod was launched from the [[Nemesis]] or not, as the dialogue seems to suggest maybe it was, but the Insecticons and Megatron's Decepticons do not seem to know each other.)'' Their pod crashed into the region that would become known as "Demon Swamp" and their computers adapted them to transform into insects and eat organic food to survive. The "Insecticons" apparently lived in the swamp for millions of year until discovered by Megatron's Decepticons. They form an uneasy alliance with Megatron, never coming fully under his command but working with the Decepticons when they could be convinced there was something (usually food) in it for them.

The Insecticons in the Cartoon were able to create vast clone armies of themselves at will, a formidable ability that my have been the reason they were able to maintain their autonomy from Megatron.

===Marvel Comics continuity===

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

Was part of a unit sent to Earth by [[Shockwave|Shockwave]] to guide the planets development and prepare it for invasion. Were beaten up by the Dinobots on arrival, then played dead until Grimlock got bored and wandered off. They were discovered by both the EDC and Autobots after kidnapping an entire town. Shrapnel was last seen getting a building dropped on him by Sideswipe.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Shrapnel''' (Insecticon, 1985)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''42'''

== External links ==

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Scorponok (G1)

2006-09-23T19:01:39Z

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{{disambig3|Scorponok}}

[[Image:Scorponok-Annual.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Scorponok's American look... taken from a British publication.]]

''Scorponok is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity.''

'''Scorponok''' is a massive Transformer, frequently in a position of Decepticon leadership. He is usually the arch-foe of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]].

''Italian name: '''Skorpion''' ''<br>
''Japanese name:'' '''Megazarak'''

=Fiction=
===Marvel Comics continuity===

''(Events from the UK-only comics are in italics.)''

Scorponok was a Decepticon commander on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in 1986, and was a rival of the [[Autobot]] [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. ''He was also the commander of the time-displaced [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]].''

When the Autobot and his forces fled the war to the planet [[Nebulos]], he and his forces followed, vowing to conquer the new planet. Upon reaching Nebulos, Scorponok manipulated and blackmailed the politician [[Lord Zarak]] into working for him and becoming his binary bonded [[Headmaster]] partner. This would affect him dramatically, however, and resulted in the alteration of both his and Zarak's personalities.

When [[Galen]] decided to leave Nebulos for [[Earth]], Scorponok and his forces again followed, leaving the war-torn Nebulos behind. ''Shortly after he arrived, his plans were set back when the Autobot [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] ripped his head off. The shock left both Scorponok and Zarak out of commission for quit some time while they were separated. Once reactivated, Scorponok found that'' due to the fractured Decepticon forces on Earth, he had to vie for command of the Decepticon forces against [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. By the end of the [[Underbase]] crisis, however, Scorponok's command of the Decepticons was assured.

In 1988, Scorponok made history as [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] formally offered his surrender in hopes of making a new force to combat the Dark God [[Unicron]]. Eventually, Scorponok agreed to help the Autobots and was brought by Primus to Cybertron to prepare for the ultimate battle.

Scorponok met his fate in this battle as he sacrificed himself to rally his forces against Unicron. In his last few moments, Scorponok realized the nobility of Optimus Prime, and hoped that his sacrifice would redeem him.

===Animated continuity (US)===
'''Voice actor:''' [[Stan Jones]], [[Stephen Keener]]

[[Image:Scorponok-Rebirth.jpg|thumb|Beauty]]

Scorponok was a gigantic Headmaster robot built by Lord Zarak, the dictator of Nebulos, upon learning of the Transformers. Lord Zarak has full control of the giant, which was built from the [[Hive]]'s underground city. Scorponok itself did not appear to have a mind of its own, though it did have a different voice than Zarak in robot mode.

===Headmasters Cartoon===
'''Voice actor:''' [[Banjō Ginga]]

''(The Japanese Headmasters series diverged from "The Rebirth" greatly, completely ignoring the events of the 3-parter.)''

[[Image:Scorponok hm.jpg|thumb|In Japan, the head unit is called Scorponok. The larger scorpion form (Megazarak) is an unliving form he combines with.]]

Zarak was one of a group of Transformers who left Cybertron long ago to escape the Great War and took up residence on the [[Planet Master]]. Chaffing under the leadership of [[Fortress Maximus]], Zarak and several Headmaster warriors rebelled and were exiled from the planet, joining up with Galvatron and the Decepticons and joining them in an attack on Cybertron in 2011. Zarak reluctantly served under Galvatron, but saw his chance to take power when he instigated the destruction of Cybertron, tricking Galvatron into the heart of the explosion, apparently destroying him.

Zarak subsequently took control of the Decepticons, falsely claiming that Galvatron was alive and commanding him from afar. Enslaving the [[Beastformers]], he had them toil on the Planet Zarak within a dark nebula to construct a giant [[Transtector]] for him, and activated it in the midst of his attempt to destroy the planet [[Mars]]. Arriving on Mars to battle Fortress Maximus, Zarak redubbed himself "Scorponok" and successfully destroyed the plaet, harnessing its plasma energy for his own purposes.

Believing that his deeds had cemented his position of power, Scorponok arrange for a coronation ceremony on Earth's moon so that he could become the new [[Emperor of Destruction]], but in the midst of it, Galvatron returned alive and well and retook leadership. This saw Scorponok relegated to the insulting position of interplanetary bus as the Decepticons travelled from world to world, pillaging energy, with which Galvatron planned to fuse himself with the Earth itself. Galvatron did not get the chance to put this plan into action, though, as Scorponok abandoned him to face the Autobot [[Headmasters]] alone in a battle at the North Pole, buring him beneath an iceberg.

Once again, Scorponok was now Emperor of Destruction, and began his assault on Earth, only to be foiled when the Autobots discovered his weak point, behind the Decepticon sigil on his chest. Critically wounded, Scorponok had the Decepticons retreat back to planet Master, where he forged the [[Zarak Shield]] out of [[G Metal]] to combat the [[Master Sword]]. The Autobots pursued the Decepticons to Master, and when the two weapons clashed, the Zarak Shield emerged triumphant, and Scorponok lead the charge back to Earth, intending to sent it the way of Mars. Operating out of the sunken continent of [[Lemuria]], Scorponok raised towers of [[Crysmag metal]] all over the Earth, tearing it apart with waves of energy, which he collected in his Transtector and the North Pole. Battling Fortress Maximus, he rigged his transtector to explode and fled the planet, but, bolstered by the energy of his fellow Autobots, Maximus managed to destroy the Transtector before it could destroy the Earth, and the Autobots drove the last of the Decepticon forces from Earth.

===Headmasters Manga===

Following his defeat at the end of the anime, all the Decepticons were driven away from Earth. However, Mega Zarak managed to leave [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundblaster]] behind to act as a spy. That didn't last long, as Soundblaster quickly revealed himself to the opposition when he attempted to take the [[Spike Witwicky|Witwicky]] family hostage. He was defeated by [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome's]] "Master Chrome Hurricane Throw to the End of Hell".

===Masterforce cartoon and manga===
''Voice actor:'' [[Banjō Ginga]] (Japan)<br/>
After his defeat on Earth, Scorponok arranged for the reconstruction of his Transtector in a new, smaller, more powerful form with hyper-dense armor, but before he could recombine with it, he was captured by the evil alien energy entity [[Devil Z]] and brainwashed into his service. Scorponok was subsequently linked to his new Transtector, not as a Headmaster, but wired directly into the chest. With a new head atop his Transtector's shoulders, Scorponok was now '''BlackZarak''', and returned to lead the Decepticon forces in battle against the Autobots in space.

Devil Z, meanwhile, fostered a war on Earth where human being were merged with Transtectors to become [[Headmaster Juniors]] and [[Godmasters]]. With the Autobot force increasing in power, Devil Z summoned BlackZarak to Earth, but Fortress Maximus's younger brother, [[Grand Maximus]], made it to the planet ahead of him and warned the Autobots of his coming. In preparation, they constructed [[Godbomber]], who merged with [[Super Ginrai]] to form [[God Ginrai]], who could battle BlackZarak in space when he arrived. With [[Overlord]] and Grand Maximus thrown into the mix, a showdown on the surface of the moon ensuing, during which BlackZarak was decapitated and fled back into space.

During this extended stay in space, BlackZarak mastered localized gravity manipulation and gained the ability to open black holes, which he used to teleport himself directly to Earth and lead the Decepticons in a series of attacks on major cities. When the Autobots directly attacked the Decepticon base, however, Devil Z merged with BlackZarak, subsisting Scorponok's consciousness, and used his body as a channel for his [[Devil Power]], causing widespread devastation across the planet with its deadly waves. Confronted by God Ginrai in a final battle on the Matterhorn, BlackZarak's body was destroyed through the power of the God Fire Guts, and Devil Z then met his end at God Ginrai's hands.

===Zone Cartoon and Manga===

[[Image:ZarakZone1.jpg|left|150px|thumb|You hear about the pirate movie? It was rated AARRRRR!!]]

''(Note: It is never revealed whether the resurrected Black Zarak has the consciousness of Scorponok or [[Devil Z]].)''

During Transformers Zone, the demonic being known as [[Violen Jygar]] used his supernatural powers to bring Black Zarak back from the dead as one of his nine deadly Decepticon Demon-Generals. Black Zarak's new appearance seemed to have a serious ''pirate''-vibe going on, with Zarak now having a hook for a hand and an eye-patch. Black Zarak successfully attacked the Autobot [[Micromasters (G1)|Micromasters]], on board [[Galaxy Shuttle]], and managed to trap them in a cocoon of powerful webbing. They eventually freed themselves in the end, however.

=Toy=
===Generation 1===
* Scorponok
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-93'''
: Came with Lord Zarak and [[Fasttrack (G1)|Fasttrack]]

* Black Zarak
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-311'''
: Came with Scorponok (Zarak redeco) and Black Rorichi (Fasttrack redeco)

* The Action Master Elite Double Punch bears an uncanny resembelence to Black Zarak

=External links=
*[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Scorponok/scorponok.htm Scorponok at TFU.info]

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Shockwave (G1)

2006-09-23T19:00:21Z

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{{disambig3|Shockwave}}
:''Shockwave is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Generation One]] continuity family. He was also briefly known as '''Shockblast'''.''

[[Image:Shockwavearealldead.jpg||thumb|right|250px|Transformers images don't GET much more awesome than this.]]
'''Shockwave''' has been referred to as "a computer on legs." This is not far from the truth. Logic rules Shockwave's thought processes and is the source of his every inspiration. He sees emotions as a weakness and a distraction. His cold and calculating ''modus operandi'' is supported by his frightening and exceptionally powerful form.

Shockwave is possibly even more powerful than [[Megatron_(G1)|Megatron]], who he appears to be loyal to. Perhaps logic may one day dictate that the time to replace Megatron's flawed, emotion-fueled rule is at hand.

''Japanese name: '''Laserwave''' ''<br>
''Italian name: '''Brutal''' ''<br>
''French-Canadian name: '''Onde de Choc''' ''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
Shockwave was the only Decepticon not to crash on earth in the Ark, having stayed behind to pilot the Decepticon ship. After the crash of the [[Ark]], he landed on [[Earth]], where he was detected by the Ark's computer. It activated and reformed the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] to fight him. They battled in the [[Savage Land]], where both were eventually trapped in a tar pit for over four million years.

Shockwave was awakened shortly after the rest of the Transformers. He challenged Megatron for leadership, and won it. He held it until Megatron was able to defeat him with logic, but became leader again when Megatron apparently commited suicide on the [[space bridge]].

Shockwave lost leadership to Decepticon fuel auditor [[Ratbat]], and was apparently destroyed after losing a fight in space caused him to burn-up upon re-entry. In truth he survived, and resurfaced later, leading a small splinter group of Decepticons against [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], including [[Mindwipe]] and the [[Battlecharger]]s. His resistence was cut short when all Transformers were teleported back to [[Cybertron]] to face the treat of [[Unicron]].

After the battle, Shockwave and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] stole the Ark in order to escape the dying planet. Shockwave apparently died when the Ark crashed on Earth, shortly after getting his ass handed to him by the combined force of Megatron and [[Galvatron II]].

===Animated continuity===
:''Voice Actor:'' [[Corey Burton]] (US), [[Yutaka Shimaka]] (Japan)

''('''Note:''' In the Japanese dub of the Generation 1 cartoon, Shockwave's personality was altered from the American interpretation. Instead of being a monotone slave to logic he was presented like a grizzled old man with a raspy voice.)''

Shockwave was a highly ranked Decepticon. Fanatically loyal to Megatron, Shockwave was entrusted stewardship of Cybertron by Megattron when the latter left to intercept an Autobot mission surveying for new forms of energy. Neither Decepticon suspected that Megatron's absence (and Shockwave's command) would last four million years. Little changed on Cybertron during those years, although Shockwave apparently lost his left hand and replaced it with a laser cannon.

He oversaw all the Decepticon activity on Cybertron, rarely leaving the planet. His keen scientific mind resulted in several incredible devices, including the [[space bridge]] and a [[time machine]].

Shockwave commanded the Decepticon forces during the Unicron's attack on Cybertron, and may have been killed in the ensuing battle.

''[Note: Shockwave can be spotted in group shots in season three, but these shots are notorious for animation errors (such as depicting combiner robots alongside component robots). Shockwave's post-season three status is up for speculation.]''

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

Shockwave did it. This describes every event, ever.

===Devil's Due ''G.I. Joe vs. Transformers'' comics continuity===

===IDW comics continuity===

Shockwave was a Decepticon Scientist on Cybertron, millions of years ago. He predicted the eventual destruction of Cybertron as a result of the Great War, and theorised that the war would spread across the galaxy. In anticipation of this, he seeded several worlds with an altered form of energon. Millions of years later, at the beginning of the Ice Age on Earth, the Energon had become unstable, requiring Shockwave to place dampening devices across the worlds he'd seeded.

Before departing Cybertron, he was ordered to deal with an Energon raid by the Dynobots. He did this by destroying the energon and severely injuring the Dynobots. Vowing revenge, they followed him when he left the planet.

Earth was the first world he visited to plant the devices was Earth. Before he could leave though, his ship was destroyed and the Dynobots teleported down to attack him. The concept of the Dynobots illogical behaviour based off vengence, along with the sheer force of their attack, left him off balance at first. Unable to win through logic, he developed thought patterns based off rage. This more brutal, violent Shockwave decimated the Dynobots, burning off the organic coatings shielding them from the planets high energon fields, forcing them into stasis lock. Deactivating his new 'rage' program for further study, Shockwave was prevented by leaving the planet by a deadmans switch on the Dynobots ship. The area around Shockwave was fired on, and the Decepticon was buried and knocked into stasis lock.

In 2006, a human archelogical team uncovered Shockwaves hand, presumably with the rest to follow.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Shockwave''' (1985)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''49'''

: Shockwave transforms into a large Cybertronic hangdun. He has light and soudn electronics activated by his gun-mode tigger. The sound effects can be switched bewteen two (fairly generic) blaster-sound frequencies with a small toggle on his battery pack.

: Although Shockwave was depicted in the 1984 episodes of the animated series, he did not recieve a toy release until 1985. Unlike the bulk of early Transformers that drew their molds from Takara Diaclone and Microchange toys, Shockwave's original form was first produced by ToyCo. As such, similar non-Transformer toys using the same mold were released in 1985, including a gray version called Astro Magnum and a Radio Shack exclusive called Galactic Man.

*'''Shockwave with Fistfight''' (Action Master, 1990)

: As an [[Action Master]], Shockwave is a non-transforming action figure who combines elements of his cartoon model and original toy, with a few more details. He is compatible with any other Action Master weapon or vehicle. He came with his small robot partner [[Fistfight]].

: Reportedly, early "test market" releases came with a rubber hose that connects from his gun-arm to his back, like the original toy.

===Alternators===
*'''Shockblast''' (Alternator, 2004)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-13'''

: A [[retool]]ing of the "[[Jazz|Meister]]" Alternator, Shockwave transforms into a 1:24-scale Mazda RX-8 sports car. He features working car doors, hood, and trunk.

: This mold was also used to make the [[Autrooper]] and [[Zoom-Zoom]].

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Shockwave/shockwave.htm Shockwave at TFU.info]
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Shockwave Shockwave's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Jetfire (G1)

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<div style="margin:0 1em; padding:.5em; background:#f7f8ff; border:thin solid #aaa">''This article is about the Generation 1 Autobot. For the Unicron Trilogy Autobot, see [[Jetfire (Armada)]]. For the Robots in Disguise Decepticon, see [[Skyfire (RID)]].''</div>

''Jetfire is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] series. He is also known as '''Skyfire'''.''

[[Image:Jetfireskyfire.jpg|right|thumb| Function: Autobot Air Taxi ]]

'''Jetfire''' is a bot of science, literally. Not only is his mind dedicated towards scientific pursuits, but his body is a testament to the technology he studies so intensely. (Some would say "religiously," but not in his presence.) Every inch of his chassis is cutting-edge and kept up-to-date. However, he does not have the trust of his teammates; it was not so long ago that he was a Decepticon. Jetfire is compassionate, so some Autobots feel that he could be soft on their enemies or, even worse, he may turn on them after realizing his "cold calculations" swing the other way.

Jetfire would find their misconceptions about science appalling. After all, is not science just the pursuit of truth? And truth, he maintains, walks hand-in-hand with liberty.

''Italian name:'' '''Aquila'''<br>
''French-Canadian name: '''Bolide'''

=Fiction=
===Animated continuity===
''Voice actor:'' [[Gregg Berger]] (US), [[Osamu Saka]] (Japan)

''(In the G1 Cartoon Jetfire went by the name '''Skyfire'''. This was altered from the toy, as was his appearance in nearly all media, due to liscensing issues with the Robotech/Macross design he was based on.)''

Millions of years ago on Cybertron, Skyfire and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] were good friends and fellow scientists. On a mission of exploration to prehistoric Earth Skyfire was lost in a storm and burried beneath the arctic ice. Starscream searched long and hard, but there was no sign of his comrade. He returned home.

Later the Decepticons found and revived Skyfire who joined them due to his past friendship with Starscream. When his compasion for humans led to his disobeying orders, Starscream, who had changed much in the intervening millenia, turned on his friend. Skyfire left the Decepticons and joined the Autobots, sacrificing himself again to be burried beneath the ice to stop the Decepticon's plans.

The Autobots would later dig him up when ever they needed an airborn taxi-service.

===Marvel Comics continuity===

===See & Read Video===
He went on a lot of suicide missions.

===Generation 2 manga===

''(While in the US continuity, G2 Jetfire was the same character as G1 Jetfire/Skyfire, the same would not appear to be the case in Japan. In Japan, the G1 character was called "Skyfire" in the cartoon, which was the only Japanese media he appeared in, as Skyfire's toy was never released in Japan. The "Jetfire" that appears in the G2 manga probably would have originally been a different character, though [[Robot Masters (franchises)|''Robot Masters'']] backstory seemed to consolidate the two retroactively.)''

At one point, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] kidnapped the Autobot [[Laser Rod]], [[Electro]]. While Megatron attempted to persuade Electro into joining the Decepticons, Jetfire infiltrated the headquarters. Busting-in at full-force, Jetfire took the Decepticons by surprise and managed to successfully rescue his fellow Autobot.

===Dreamwave Comics continuity===
Jetfire was a scientest on Cybertron. He and [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] were sent out into space to search for the [[Ark]]. When they arrived at Earth, though, they were attacked by [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]. Jetfire disabled him with their ship's EMP, but when he went outside to identify his assailant he was caught in an avalanche and buried in ice. Millions of years later he was found by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and stored aboard the [[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]], still encased in a block of ice. When the zealot [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] arrived on Earth, Jetfire was freed from his icy prison to stop him. Ultimately, he realized that Sunstorm's internal fusion reactor was about to go critical, and flew him up into space where he could explode without risk to the Earth. Jetfire was completely annihilated in the explosion.

===IDW Comics continuity===
Against regulations Jetfire (his design here based on the Classics Jetfire toy) and the [[Technobots]] traveled to the supposedly abandoned husk of Cybertron from their science vessel the [[Calabi-Yau]] to investigate a strange energy reading. They were ambushed by a mysterious group of robots with some sort of stealth abilies. The Technobots are bady damaged or destroyed and Jetfire is captured. When he revives he finds his captors apparently worshiping the deadly Transformer Thunderwing.

=Toys=
===Generation 1===
* '''Jetfire'''
:A Takatoku VF-1S Super Valkyrie box set was repainted, repackaged, and released with an Autobot symbol (and some minor retooling of the nose cone) and named Jetfire.

===Generation 2===
* '''Jetfire'''
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''TRF-16'''
:Jetfire was released in [[Generation 2]] as one of the Autobot [[Cyberjet]]s, a [[redeco]] of the Decepticon [[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]]. Interestingly enough, his toy has Decepticon faction symbol stickers, despite being released as an Autobot.

''(Note: [[R-Blade (RM)|R-Blade's]] expanded bio in the [[Robot Masters]] sourcebook specifically mentions Jetfire as the leader of the Autobot Cyberjets, even though no mention of this is made in Jetfire's Generation 2 bio.)''

===Titanium===
* '''Jetfire'''

===Classics===
* '''Jetfire'''
:Classics Jetfire is supposed to be Stormbringer Jetfire. Buy now. 'Nuff said.

=External Links=

[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm Jetfire at TFU.info]

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Eject (G1)

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:''Eject is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] continuity.''

The best way to describe '''Eject''' is that he is always ''ready for some football!'' A confirmed Earth-sports junkie, Eject constantly scans the airwaves for everything from basketball, football, soccer, hockey, ''anything'', from professional to academic-level competition. This occasionally interferes with his job as a surveillance agent, should a game go into overtime when he should be monitoring [[Decepticon]] activity. Sports cliches and terms litter his speech; "homeruns", "touchdowns", "goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooal!!", and, of course, "are you'' '''ready for some football?!''"'''.

For Eject, sports are more than a form of entertainment. To his mind, they are also the answer to the war. He feels that sports could replace the way Cybertrons traditionally settle disputes... with bloody arena combat or a millenia or two of killing each other in mass numbers. He tries to get the other Autobots in on the idea, and envisions one day a [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] free of the horrors of war, where arenas are filled with fans cheering a three-point shot rather than a decapitation, where all Transformers are united in being, truly,'' '''READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL!!!'' '''

''Italian name:'' '''Catapulta'''<br>
''French-Canadian name: '''Ejecteur''' ''

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===

===Marvel Comics===

''Eject only appeared in the UK-only alternate future of 2008.''

===Super Robot Lifeform manga===
When the Decepticons posed as Autobots to defame their enemies in the eyes of humanity, Eject and [[Rewind]] rode inside [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] when the Autobots busted up a Decepticon-run anti-Autobot rally. Eject and Rewind fired their blasters at a pair of hooded-and-robed figures, who were revealed as the Decepticons [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] and [[Rumble]].

The two small Autobots then beat the everloving snot out the two small Decepticons.

[[Image:EjectTWW.jpg|thumb|left|Ready for a game that won't be invented for millenia!]]
===Dreamwave Comics===
Eject was among the many Autobots who congregated in a secret base during the "[[Age of Wrath]]", when the recently-returned [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]] covered the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], capturing countless Autobot heroes and sending the remnants of the army underground.

It is unknown if his alternate mode at the time was still some form of data-storage device, or if he had a vehicular mode. It is also unknown just how prepared he was for some football. He ''did'' have all his rowdy friends over then, mind...

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Eject & Ramhorn''' (Cassette 2-pack, 1986)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-68''', '''C-117'''

:Among the first new-mold cassettes in the line (rather than being pre-''Transformers'' ''[[Microman]]'' toys), Eject shares the same mold as [[Rewind]], transforming into a blue microcassette. In this mode, he can fit in the chest compartment of the Blaster or [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] toys. He was available only in a two-pack with [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]] in the [[Hasbro]] line, but was available as an individual for [[Takara]]'s line, and was rereleased the next year in ''[[Headmasters (series)|Headmasters]]''.

: The initial Hasbro releases of Eject/Ramhorn had chromed-gold weapons, subsequent releases used chromed-silver. There are also variations of all new-mold cassettes from this series, in which the cassette back detailing is either a factory-applied foil decal, or painted-on detailing. It is unknown what -if any- correlation there is between the weapon and detailing variants.

: This mold was (much) later used to make [[Flip Sides]].

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Eject/eject.htm Eject at TFU.info]

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Ratbat (G1)

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[[Image:ratbat.jpg|320px|thumb|right|The road is his dinnerplate. Apparantly.]]
''Ratbat is a [[Decepticon]] character in the [[Generation 1]] continuity.''

'''Ratbat''' is the bestest Decepticon leader ever.

''Italian name:'' '''Stridek'''<br>

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics Continuity===
Ratbat was one of the many Decepticons left on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], where he rose to the critical post of fuel auditor. With a drive towards extreme efficiency he would rarely countenance unnecessary risks. After the fall of [[Straxus|Lord Straxus]], Ratbat emerged as the most powerful Decepticon in [[Polyhex]].

Ratbat grew increasingly dissatisfied with the inefficient use of fuel by the Decepticons based on Earth under the command of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and developed schemes to improve the planet's output. He dispatched hypnotising machines with the hope of taking over the minds of many humans and using them to deliver fuel at minimum cost to the Decepticons, but this plan was disrupted by the intervention of the Autobots' ally [[Buster Witwicky]].

Ratbat allied with the earthbound Decepticons but remained dissatisfied with the leadership of Shockwave. When the earthbound Autobots briefly left the planet in [[Ark]], Ratbat was at the forefront of a new Decepticon reign of terror and kidnapped Buster Witwicky, taking him to the Decepticons' island base.

When the Autobot [[Headmasters]] and [[Targetmasters]] besieged the base the Decepticons were forced to flee by deploying its rocket facility. In the process of departure Shockwave was shot down in space and seen heading towards Earth, apparently dying, and Ratbat declared it would be inefficient to rescue him and so instead seized command of the Decepticons for himself.

Of all the leaders of the Decepticons on Earth few came closer to outright victory than Ratbat. He followed the Autobots under [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] when they set out to unite with those under [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and launched an all out attack that resulted in huge casualties and the Autobots being briefly stranded on the Moon.

Later Ratbat promoted the newly recovered [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to the position of second-in-command and set out to learn the truth about the legendary [[Underbase]], which could seemingly make a Transformer supremely powerful. Ratbat was determined to attain its power for itself but this ambition was shared by Starscream. The latter lured the separate Decepticon faction led by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] to a meeting with Ratbat's forces which soon resulted in conflict between the two, allowing Starscream to seek the Underbase for himself. Both Decepticon factions allied with the Autobots in fighting against Starscream, suffering huge casualties in the process. However both Ratbat and Scorponok independently suspected that the Autobot leader [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] had plans to seize the power of the Underbase for himself and they set out to stop them. Seconds later Ratbat was dead, shot in the back by Scorponok.

===Animated Continuity===
'''Voice Actor:''' [[Frank Welker]] (US), [[Hōchū Ōtsuka|Yoshitada Ōtsuka]] (Japan)

Like the other cassette tape Transformers that turned into animals, Ratbat was not capable of speech, and was likened more to a pet than an equal member of the [[Decepticon]] forces. However, in the Japanese series, he and the other cassettes possessed the power of speech, though their roles seemed no different. Ratbat first appeared in ''[[Scramble City]]'' in Japan and ''[[Transformers: The Movie]]'' in the US.

===Headmasters Cartoon===

===Blackthorne Comics Continuity===
[[Image:Ratbat_blackthorne.png|120px|thumb|Ratbat watches over his loyal pet Galvatron]]

Ratbat secretly plotted to rule the Decepticons by posing as the mentally-unstable [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron's]] witless pet and sole confidant.

[[Cyclonus_(G1)|Cyclonus]] worried that Galvatron's unhealthy attachment to Ratbat. When [[Searchlight (G1)|Searchlight]] foiled Ratbat's search for mysterious [[Energon]]-producing aliens by causing Galvatron to accidentally step on him using [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], Galvatron stopped fighting to rush to Ratbat's side, distraught over his actions.

<i>Blackthorne Ratbat appeared to have the ability to change size from his parrot-like perch on Galvatron's shoulder (at right) to a [[:image:Ratbat_blackthorne2.png|giant bat]] large enough for a Throttlebot to ride on.

It should be noted that Blackthorne's Ratbat was absolutely adorable. He is love.</i>

===Dreamwave Comics Continuity===

[[Image:ratbatwarwithin.jpg|left|thumb|Ratbat's appearance in The War Within Series]]

Millions of years ago, before the Transformers crash-landed on Earth, Ratbat was the leader of a sub-faction of Decepticons called the [[Ultracons]] during the time when [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] had disappeared. Megatron's return saw the Ultracons reintegrated into the Decepticons. At this point in time, Ratbat possessed his original Cybertronian form, able to transform from robot mode to jet. However, at a later date, after the Great Shutdown, when Shockwave established control of the planet, many Transformers including Ratbat had their bodies reformatted into Earth-themed modes, leading to Ratbat's bat/tape body. It was noted that he was not pleased with its unimposing nature compared to his original structure. When next we saw Ratbat, he had been freed by Starscream from imprisonment, and was given to Soundwave, implying a past connection - it is entirely possible that Shockwave may have viewed Ratbat as a threat to his control of the planet, and deliberately gave him a weak body and imprisoned him to keep him out of the way.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*Ratbat
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-61''', '''D-107'''
:Ratbat was released with [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] in 1986 in the US, and by himself in Japan in 1986 and 1987. The toy had either gold or silver weapons, and painted or sticker cassette detail.

==External Links==

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Frenzy (G1)

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{{disambig2|the ''Generation 1'' Mini-Cassette|the ''Energon'' Mini-Con combiner|Frenzy (Energon)}}

:''Frenzy is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1]] continuity''

[[Image:FrenzyG1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|RIBBIR RABBER FRABBER]]

For '''Frenzy''' it's not about any "Decepticon cause," it's not about any quantifiable cause, or goal, or purpose at all. It's about violence, fear, destruction, and mayhem. Frenzy lives to fight. He lusts to destroy with an intensity that borders on insanity. War is his fuel, his oxygen. Despite his small stature he'll lead a charge into battle against robots many times his size, screaming for destuction with every microchip of his being. This single-minded obsession makes him a hard bot to associate with personally, but a frightening asset on the battlefield.

Frenzy's manic attack style and his "battle cry" (a sonic attack produced by special drums in his torso that can severely disrupt electrical flows, resulting in all sorts of mechanical malfunctions and ballance issues) make him difficult to get close to in combat, but cool and measured reaction to his wild ragings is usually the most effective strategy.

''Italian name:'' '''Tartar'''<br>

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
'''Voice actor:''' [[Frank Welker]] (US), [[Ken Shiroyama]] (Japan-purple cassette) [[Katsumi Suzuki]] ("Attack of the Autobots" and "Day of the Machines" only)

===Marvel Comics continuity===

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Frenzy''' (1984)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''18''', '''D-58''', '''D-103'''

===Generation 2===
* '''Frenzy''' (Go-Bot, 1995)

==Trivia==

*The US Cartoon accidentally reversed the colors of the two Decepticon cassettes, portraying Rumble as being blue and Frenzy red.
*In the Japanese dub of the G1 cartoon, the blue cassette was called "Frenzy" instead of "[[Rumble]]", which match with the toy colors.

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Rumble (G1)

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{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Mini-Cassette|the ''Cybertron''/''Galaxy Force'' robots|Scrapmetal drones}}

''Rumble is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity.''

[[Image:RumbleG1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Ready to shake, rattle and QUAKE!]]

The label 'brat punk' isn't completely inaccurate. '''Rumble''' is your basic street punk. Small, but always acting tough as a cover. Quick tempered and of a generally mean disposition. He follows Megatron eagerly. Rumble has a tendency to toss out a taunting rhyme at his enemies and is, according to Brawn, a "jerk".

Also the Decepticon demolitions expert, Rumble loves nothing more than to break things apart. His arms transform into powerful piledrivers that, when pounded against the ground, can cause earthquakes, usually with fissures. He can be easily overpowered in a one-on-one match. The real challenge, however, is actually getting to him first.

In his cassette mode, he can stow away in [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s chest compartment, and possibly has recording abilities as well.

''Italian name:'' '''Tremot'''<br>

==Fiction==

===Generation 1 Cartoon===
'''Voice Actor:''' [[Frank Welker]] (US), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japan-Red Cassette)

Rumble would usually make an appearance by leaping from Soundwave's chest as he transformed. Despite his small size (he was usually shown to be about the height of a tall human), he seemed to be on equal footing with most other Decepticons. No doubt this was due to his seismic power, which was used quite often (including once by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] [[Heavy Metal War|when he had borrowed]] Rumble's [[power chip]].

Assisted by his diminutive stature, Rumble was also responsible for stealing some of the cars that would later become the [[Stunticon|Stunticons]].

Fairly prominent in Seasons One and Two, his apperances dwindled after the start of Season Three.

Rumble was effectively doubled by his bodytype-brother [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]. Both had identical voices, personalities and abilities, though Rumble appeared alone more often than not.

===Marvel Generation 1 Comic===

Rumble's acheivements in the comic amounted to not being able to see humans because they were too small, and getting his chassis handed to him by [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. It took him a very long time to get better.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Rumble'''
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''17''', '''D-102'''
: Released with [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] by Hasbro in 1984-1986, and with [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] by Takara from 1985-1986, and by himself in 1987.

===Alternators===
* '''Rumble''' (Alternator, 2006)

==Trivia==

*On the G1 TV series, Rumble was represented with the colours of [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]'s toy - that is, dark and medium blue, rather than red and black (and vice versa). This led to some confusion (and later, controversy) amongst fans. (See [[RIBFIR]].)

*In the Japanese dub, Rumble was the lesser-seen red Decepticon cassette; more accurately reflectinghis toy colors.

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Ravage (G1)

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{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Decepticon|the Energon Terrorcon|Battle Ravage (Energon)}}

''Ravage is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity and a [[Predacon]] in the [[Beast Era]]. He is a chronic time-traveler.''

[[Image:Ravageg1.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Ravage reveals his slef (sic) to humans.]]

No Decepticon has a stronger loyalty to [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] than '''Ravage'''. Ravage believes unwaveringly in the Decepticon cause, and Megatron embodies that cause. To serve Megatron, Ravage has become the most efficient and deadly war machine under his command. He hides himself in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike with grim accuracy. His name is synonymous with stealth. His survivors are few.

Ravage's only weakness is bright light, which can temporarily blind him. Perhaps his absolute loyalty to Megatron can blind him as well.

''Japanese name:'' '''Jaguar'''<br>
''Italian name:'' '''Jena'''<br>
''Swedish name:'' '''Hunden'''

==Fiction==
According to the UK book [[Dinobot War]], Ravage's cassette tape mode is disguised as the soundtrack to ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cats_(musical) Cats].''

===Marvel Comics continuity===
''(Note: Events from the UK-only comic stories are in italics.)''
[[Image:Ravage_uk258.png|right|thumb|100px|The smirking Ravage was a chatty catty in the Marvel comics.]]
''Ravage was loyal bodyguard for the Overlords, the Autobots that once ruled all of Cybertron, for Generations. He witnessed as their planet-wide rule crumbled into a loose collection of feuding city-states.''

''During the Vos-Tarn war, Ravage, his partner Nightstalker, Megatron and Optimus Prime.''

''While escorting the last Overlord, an enfeebled mechanoid who required constant re-energization to survive, out of the city of Tarn during the Vos-Tarn war, they were pinned down. Though the Overlord was near death, Ravage refused to give the Overlord any of his energy, instead allying himself with Megatron, whom he believed would be the future ruler of Cybertron.''

===Animated continuity===
Voice Actor: [[Frank Welker]] (US) [[Yutaka Shimaka]] (Japanese speech)

One of the original team of Decepticons that accompanied [[Megatron]] on the attack of the ''[[Ark]]'' spacecraft, Ravage was reformatted by [[Teletraan-1]] as an audiocassette to better blend in for operations based on Earth. Ravage served loyally as a Decepticon spy. He was one of the first Transformers to have been encountered by a human, as workers investigating a destroyed power station fell afoul of Ravage who pounced upon them and frightened them away.

Shortly thereafter, Ravage accompanied Soundwave on an infiltration mission to gather data from Teletraan 1. Though Soundwave was discovered, Ravage was captured in an energy net and held captive. The Decepticon spy figured into a disinformation plot hatched by the Autobots, who purposely leaked the presence of a rocket fuel depository in the outlying desert. In truth, there was no rocket base -- Autobot [[Hound]] projected a holographic illusion in the hopes of luring the Decepticons into a trap. The Autobots allowed Ravage to escape and report back to Megatron, who easily saw through the ruse.

===Beast Wars animated continuity===
====''Beast Wars''====
[[Image:JaguarX9.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Beast Wars Ravage from TV Magazine]]

'''Voice Actor:''' [[Lee Tockar]] (US), [[Toshiyuki Morikawa]] (Japan)

Ravage is one of the few Decepticon warriors who was granted amnesty at the end of the Great War and reformatted into a Predacon. Sent by the [[Tripredacus Council]] to capture [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], clean up any messes he might of made, and deal with the rest of the Beast warriors. Ravage made the trip to prehistoric Earth in a specially modified stealth [[Transwarp]] space ship. He successfully contacted the [[Maximal]]s and allied with them to capture Megatron. Due to the stealth capabilities of his ship, and the fact that [[Tarantulas]] was also an agent of the council, Ravage and the Maximals easily captured Megatron and imprisoned him.

Megatron, however, had one more card to play. He knew that Ravage wasn't going to let any of the Beast warriors live, and also knew he had the one thing that would turn Ravage to his side. Using a fragment from the [[Golden Disk]], Megatron played Ravage the message on it from the original [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. Ravage, perhaps still driven by loyalty to ''his'' Megatron, joined the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] and turned on the Maximals.

His latest treachery was short lived. During the assault on the [[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]], [[Rattrap]] infiltrated his ship and caused an explosion that destroyed the vessel and Ravage himself. His head, seemingly all that remained of him, was knocked into the water below the Axalaon by one of Tarantulas' [[spider-drone]]s.
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====IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics====
Despite being a continuity that borrows heavily from other G1 continuities, where it is suggested that Ravage is completely loyal to Megatron, Magmatron, before attempting to revive Ravage, suggests that Ravage's most important loyalty is to Ravage himself.

====3H Primeval Dawn comics====
An undead [[Vok]]-infested [[Tarantulas]] revived Ravage (in his Tripredacus Agent TM2 body) to help boost his forces. The remnants of Ravage's body were used and recycled by the Vok to re-create [[Tigatron]].

===Binaltech===

===Beast Wars Metals manga===
[[Image:General jaguar.jpg|thumb|Predacon General Jaguar]]

''(Note: although it picks up after the first season, the Beast Wars Metals manga is '''not''' in-continuity with the television series.)''

In the ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga, Metals Jaguar was portrayed as G1 Jaguar's homicidal son, with Jaguar taking the design of the Happy Meal Panther toy.

===Kids Stuff Read-Along book===
Ravage immediately recognized what a hydro electric station was, a method of generating power used on Cybertron "way way back in the mists of time," when Transformers were not much more advanced in science than humans are now.

This indicates that Ravage is among the oldest of the Decepticons. Even Megatron only feigned familiarity with this form of technology.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===

* '''Ravage'''
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''19''', '''D-59''', '''D-104'''
: Released with [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] by Hasbro in 1984-1986, and by Takara from 1985-1987. The mold was later used for [[Howlback]].

===Beast Wars===
* '''Panther''' (Happy Meal)
* '''Shadowpanther/Tripredacus Agent'''
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-7'''
* '''Jaguar''' (Metals)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''X-9'''

* '''Tripredacus Agent'''

===Alternators===
* '''Battle Ravage'''
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-11'''

===Smallest Transformers===
* '''Jaguar'''

==External Links==
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Ravage Ravage Transformers Universe profile]
*[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Ravage/ravage.htm Ravage at TFU.info]

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Buzzsaw (G1)

2006-09-23T18:21:48Z

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{{disambig3|Buzzsaw}}
''Buzzsaw is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity.''

[[Image:Buzzsawg1.jpg|right|thumb|250px|He hovers like some vast, predatory bird. Except not so much with the "vast" part.]]

'''Buzzsaw''' is an artist -- rather, he likes to make art out of ''his victims''. He approaches his victims with reasoned clarity and sophistication, gutting them with what he believes to be inspirational precision. However, his ego is easily wounded, and he's not adept at improvisation. If one of his "masterpieces" is interrupted and he cannot procede as planned, he would rather retreat to sulk than rethink his approach.

''Italian name:'' '''Micro'''<br>

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
Buzzsaw cannon-blasted [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. However, he had little time to celebrate what may be the single most lop-sided takedown in Transformers history, as he was destroyed by the Underbase-powered [[Starscream (G1)| Starscream]] soon afterwards. So it goes.

===Animated continuity===
'''Voice Actor:''' [[Frank Welker]] (US), x (Japan)

===Dreamwave Comics continuity===

==Toys==
* '''Soundwave w/ Buzzsaw'''
: Available from Hasbro from 1984 to 1986. The same mold was used for [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] and [[Garboil]].
* '''Buzzsaw''' (VS-Z)
: Came packaged with [[Skids (G1)| Skids]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]].
* During ''Headmasters'', Buzzsaw was available by himself or with Soundblaster, wearing a new sticker featuring [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus's]] weak spot.
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-106'''
* '''Soundblaster w/ Buzzsaw and Ravage''' (Transformers Collection)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-106''', '''TFC-18'''

==External Links==
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Buzzsaw Buzzsaw's Transformers Universe profile]

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Laserbeak (G1)

2006-09-23T18:19:24Z

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{{Template:Disambig3|Laserbeak}}

:''Laserbeak is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity.''

[[Image:Laserbeak-calendar.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Recognizable as the one who does not cannon-blast Omega Supreme.]]

'''Laserbeak''' is a follower, not a leader. In fact, he can often be found perched atop the shoulders of either Soundwave or whoever leads the Decepticons at a particular time. He can be utterly depended on to complete any mission that he is assigned.

According to his tech-specs, Laserbeak is an interrogator, though he is rarely depicted in that role, more often seen (or rather not seen) as a spy, roosting on some obscure perch, playing voyeur and eavesdropping on Autobot conversations. His backpack features two ruby-powered independently-targetable lasers that he uses to torture his subjects with. He's a coward, though, and when his ruby supplies run low, he transforms from ruthless condor to squawking chicken.

''Preliminary name:'' '''Slazer'''<br>
''French-Canadian name:'' '''Vautour'''<br>
''Italian name:'' '''Gufo'''<br>
''Japanese name:'' '''Condor'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===

===Generation 1 cartoon===
'''Voice Actor:''' [[Frank Welker]] (US), [[Ken Yamaguchi]] (Japan)
[[Image:cybertronlaserbeak.jpg|thumb|Lasers? Check. Beak? Check.]]
Prior to his arrival on Earth, Laserbeak had less of an avian shape, resembling instead a stylized jet with an ovoid silhouette and a hooked nosecone. He still transformed into a cassette, which is kind of strange when you consider his "carrier" transformed into a lamp-post and not necessarily any device that played cassettes. But anyway, this Laserbeak often carried out spy missions, able to sneak into places the larger [[Soundwave]] could not manage, including Iacon, the Autobots headquarters. There, Laserbeak learned of the Autobot mission to seek out new sources of energy away from Cybertron, which prompted a Decepticon interception mission in turn. This led to the whole lot of these spacefaring Transformers crashlanding on Earth and taking a four million-year dirtnap in the heart of a spastic volcano.

In the year 1984, the Transformers were awakened by volcanic activity, and Laserbeak was reformatted with terrestrial aesthetics in both robot and alt-mode. His alt-mode was an audiocassette, while his alt-mode was that of a vulture. His missions, though, were largely unchanged, and he continued to serve as a spy even though his techspec classifies him more as an interrogator and his fellow winged vulture [[Buzzsaw]] is described as the spy.

Laserbeak was the first Decepticon to tangle with Autobots on Earth when he was dispatched by Soundwave and [[Megatron]] to chase down to snooping Autobot spies, [[Hound]] and [[Cliffjumper]]. The Autobots tried to scurry away, splitting up so that Laserbeak couldn't follow both of them. He had the last laugh (or squawk) on them, as he launched one of his laser cannons to follow Cliffjumper remotely while he continued to hound Hound.

===Dreamwave Comics===

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* Laserbeak
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''20''', '''D-60''', '''D-105'''
: Laserbeak was released with [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] in the US and Europe in 1984, and by himself in Japan in 1985. He was re-released in Japan in 1986, and again in 1987. The same mold was used for [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] and [[Garboil]]. His mold was originally used for a Microchange Micro Cassette Robo Condor.

* Transformers Collection Condor
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''TFC-10'''
: Laserbeak was reissued along side Soundwave in 2003.

===Titanium===
*Laserbeak
:Laserbeak was shown with a 6" Titanium Soundwave at SDCC 2006

==Trivia==
* Laserbeak {{Tooltip|snores when he sleeps.|from the book 'Decepticon Poison'}} It sounds just like a little chainsaw! <small>(so cute!)</small>

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Laserbeak/laserbeak.htm Laserbeak at TFU.info]

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Decepticon

2006-09-23T18:16:12Z

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[[Image:Decept.gif|right|frame|The original Decepticon sigil.]]
'''Decepticon''' (di-sep-ti-con ) '''n.''' A member of a subversive sect or society. From the noun — 'decepticon'; one who deceives.
'' - {{Template:Tooltip|from the New Cybertronic Dictograph|The letters page of Marvel UK#33}}''

The '''Decepticons''' (Destrons, in Japanese shows and literature) are one of the primary factions in the Transformers mythos. They are typically concerned with such things as amassing large quantities of [[energon]], developing powerful weaponry, and galactic conquest.

They are "the bad guys" in most Transformers stories.

''Italian faction name: '''Distructors'''

==Generation 1==

In the various continuities descending from [[Generation 1]], the Decepticons and the [[Autobot]]s are the two great powers in the Transformer population. The factions, however, are not a complete set -- there are Transformers who are unaffiliated / neutral, or even members of smaller or splinter factions.

Many G1 timelines actually credit [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] as the founder of the Decepticons, not merely its most recent leader. In contrast, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] is almost always depicted as only the latest in a long line of [[Primes]] or [[Matrix Bearer]]s.

==Robots in Disguise==

In the [[Robots in Disguise (cartoon)|''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon]], the Decepticons were a brand new faction that came into being during the events of the story. Because there were so few Decepticons (only six or seven), and because they were a subset of the [[Predacon]] antagonists, they can almost be viewed as a [[subgroup]] rather than a proper faction. The RiD Decepticons were created on Earth when [[Megatron (RiD)|Megatron]]'s forces captured a set of [[stasis pod]]s from an ancient Transformer spaceship that had been found on [[Earth]], leading to the birth of the [[Commandos]] and [[Scourge (RiD)|Scourge]]. The toy version of [[Galvatron (RiD)|Galvatron]] was also labelled as a Decepticon, although this "change" in the character's faction was not established in the cartoon series.

In the Japanese version of RiD, ''[[Car Robots]]'', the Decepticons were known as Combatrons. This is the same name by which the [[Combaticon (G1)|G1 Combaticons]] were called in Japan.

For the [[Hasbro]] toy line, several other non-show Decepticons were added to the ranks to help fill out the line. It is unknown how most of these actually fit into the story, though one of them, [[Axer (G1)|Axer]], is actually a dimension-hopper who arrived from the/a [[Generation 1]] universe.

==Unicron Trilogy==
===Animated continuity===
====Armada====
The ''exact'' origins of the Decepticon faction is a bit muddled. It is widely assumed, though never directly confirmed, that the movement was founded by [[Megatron (UT)|Megatron]]. Also, the enslavement of the power-enhancing [[Mini-Con]]s is considered to be the impetus to the Decepticons' rise to a massive multi-planet-spanning army, though at what point in the war this occurred is unclear; it's possible the Mini-Cons' arrival was what gave Megatron the opportunity to rise to power, or that they arrived after the war had already begun.

Either way, the Mini-Cons fueled the war machine for centuries, and the war with the [[Autobot]]s soon spread from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to other worlds. The self-imposed exile of the Mini-Cons to an unknown destination was seen as a major setback for the Decepticons (and something of a pyrrhic victory for the Autobots), but despite this, the war continued, as both sides had amassed a large enough power base to continue on without the Mini-Cons.

The Autobots and Decepticons seemed to fight to a stalemate, neither able to gain a distinct advantage over the other. When a signal reached Cybertron centuries later that the Mini-Cons had landed on [[Earth]], it seems neither side was capable of sending a full force to retrieve them, despite the power they contained. Though the Decepticon force sent to Earth was small in numbers, it was far from insignificant; Megatron himself led the squad, backed by some of his most trusted warriors.

When Megatron returned to Cybertron, the overwhelming majority of the Mini-Cons were in the protective custody of the Autobots, but Megatron was unfazed; he had assembled the Mini-Cons required to make the three legendary weapons the [[Star Saber (UT)|Star Saber]], [[Skyboom (UT) (Armada)|Skyboom shield]] and [[Requiem Blaster (UT)|Requiem Blaster]] cannon. Bolstered by this new power and the apparent death of [[Optimus Prime (UT)|Optimus Prime]], Megatron attempted to take Cybertron once and for all.

But Megatron's return to Cybertron was the beginning of the end of the Decepticon army. When [[Unicron]] revealed himself as a threat to both armies, fueled by the negative psychic energies from centuries of death and destruction, the two sides eventually joined together to beat back the planet-eater. Despite the truce, Megatron and Prime engaged in a brutal duel on the surface of the weakened Unicron after the three legendary weapons had been removed from his core. Realizing their battle was keeping Unicron active, Megatron sacrificed himself, and both Unicron and Megatron disappeared into nothingness.

====Energon====
Megatron's final orders to his troops still stood: work ''with'' the Autobots. The Decepticons maintained a degree of autonomy, still wearing the faction sigil and often taking military/defensive positions in the growing number of [[energon]]-mining colonies, but they were ultimately answerable to Optimus Prime and the Autobots. There were naturally dissenters, most of which were captured and imprisoned. For a decade, Autobot and Decepticon worked side-by-side in a somewhat stable truce.

Both sides found themselves the target of attacks from Unicron again; hordes of [[Terrorcon drone]]s, sent by [[Alpha Quintesson (UT)|Alpha Quintesson]] to steal energon ore with which to revive the now-shattered husk of Unicron. What the alien did not count on was that Megatron's [[spark]] had survived, and was siphoning energon from Unicron's body. Soon the Decepticon leader had revived himself in a new form, drove off Alpha Quintesson, and along with an elite cadre of soldiers and a seemingly inexhaustable supply of mindless Terrorcon drones, began his ''new'' plans for conquest.

When news of Megatron's return reached Cybertron, hundreds of Decepticons rose up and rebelled, eager to get back to conquering. But having been joined to Unicon for so long apparently had given Megatron a taste of godhood; he had no more interest in amassing a galaxy-spanning army of troops. Countless Decepticons died in the resulting battles, with Megatron more than willing to sacrifice them without a thought to attain ultimate power for himself. As the "[[Powerlinx Battles]]" - as they came to be called - came to a head, Megatron found that his actions and thoughts were being influenced and controlled by the dark spark of Unicron. Unwilling to let Unicron stand in his way, Megatron ultimately sacrificed himself and seemingly destroyed Unicron's spark by plunging himself into a newly-formed energon sun created by [[Primus]].

====Cybertron====
What little remained of the once-mighty Decepticon army after [[Megatron (UT)|Megatron's]] loss was at best a loose association of criminals, thugs, and lunatics, with no real political or military power to speak of. For a decade, [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] was once again at peace, with the population overwhelmingly [[Autobot]] or nuetral. The Transformers had withdrawn from [[Earth]] and its other colonies to focus on revitalizing their homeworld after the devastation of the Powerlinx Battles. However, two great catastrophes shattered this peace; the energon sun collapsed in on itself, forming the powerful black hole known as the [[Unicron Singularity]], which threatened to devour Cybertron and, if left unchecked, the entire universe... and the return once again of Megatron, who had absorbed much of what remained of Unicron's power.

{{spoiler}}

Megatron's goal of attaining godhood was now at hand. By obtaining the legendary [[Omega Lock]] and the four [[Cyber Planet Keys]], Megatron intended to accellerate the growth of the black hole, consuming the universe in a vast sea of nothingness that only he would survive, then use his powers to re-create the universe in his image.

To this end, he had no need of an army. He gathered a small group of allies and lackeys to seek the items he needed, but they were nothing more than pawns to him, to be used and discarded at a whim.

The Decepticons briefly regained their status as a mass army of individuals when [[Starscream (UT)|Starscream]], who had long suffered at Megatron's hands since the beginning of the Decepticons, made his own bid for ultimate power. Having sealed Megatron and his troops in a trap, Starscream freed hundreds of criminal Transformers who had been locked up on [[Earth]] for millenia, and formed his own globe-spanning army. The Decepticon "Monsters" were tasked with finding the Omega Lock and Earth's Cyber Planet Key, which they eventually brought to their leader. However, numerous Decepticons were killed in the battles with the Autobots, and it soon became apparent that Starscream, like Megatron before him, didn't care. Most of these criminals soon abandoned Starscream and went into hiding.

As for Megatron, he too had deserters among his own considerably-small ranks. Most notably, the powerful [[Scourge (UT)|Scourge]], leader of the [[Jungle Planet]] and the colossal [[Menasor]] from [[Gigantion]], both of whom joined forces with their former enemies the Autobots.

This was not seen as a concern for Megatron, however. Byt the time those two had left him, Starscream was seemingly destroyed, and Megatron (then calling himself "Galvatron" again) had the Omega Lock and all four Keys. What few Decepticons remained loyal to him were too stupid to see what Galvatron had planned, and made perfect distractions as he set his final plan in motion. If they weren't strong enough to survive the coming cataclysm, then so be it.

Galvatron's plan failed, and the Unicron Singularity was sealed. His remaining Decepticons quickly left him, realizing what was likely to have happened to them, and eventually joined the Autobots. After Galvatron's seemingly-final defeat and death in a one-on-one duel with [[Optimus Prime (UT)|Optimus Prime's]], the Decepticons rose again, albeit in a rather pathetic fashion. Having cobbled together a rather rickety rocket, [[Ransack (UT) (Decepticon)|Ransack]], [[Crumplezone (UT) (Decepticon)|Crumplezone]] and [[Thunderblast (UT) (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] shanghai'd the reluctant [[Thundercracker (UT)|Thundercracker]], who was ''really'' keen on being on the winning side for once, and flew off to parts unknown as the New Decepticon Army.
It's pretty unlikely that they got very far.

''During the closing credits montage, Starscream and a Galvatron-esque figure are seen again. What this means for the Decepticon army is unknown.''

===Comics continuity===

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Waspinator (BW)

2006-09-23T18:08:46Z

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''Waspinator is a [[Predacon]] in the [[Beast Era]] portion of [[Generation 1]] continuity.''

[[Image:Waspinatorbw.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Chew-toy of fate]]

'''Waspinator''' is the universe's chewtoy. If something goes wrong, it happens to him. If something blows up, he'll be blasted into his component parts. He also doesn't talk very well (he has a problem with pronouns), so he's easy to make fun of. [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] has classified the hairbrained Predacon as expendable, much to Waspinator's dismay. Waspinator's not stupid, and has caught on to his lot in life, and tries to avoid his fate as often as possible, but fate always finds him. Thankfully, Waspinator is almost supernaturally durable, and has survived the most devastating and humiliating of defeats. Whether this is a boon or a curse is anyone's guess.

''Spanish name: '''Avispón''' ''<br>
''French name: '''Bourdon''', '''Bizznator'''<br>
''Italian name: '''Punginator'''<br>
''Japanese name: '''Waspitar''' ''

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
===='''Beast Wars'''====
[[Image:Waspinator.jpg|left|thumb|"Why universe hate Waspinator?"]]

'''Voice Actor''': [[Scott McNeil]] (US), [[Kensō Katō]] (Japan)

Waspinator is known for generally speaking in the third person and making a buzzing noise in place of the letter S.

A large part of Waspinator's popularity stems from his accident-prone history. Specifically the fact that he is savagely beaten, and usually blown apart in almost every single episode of the series. This aspect is often made light of during the series, much to Waspinator's disgust.

In the episode ''[[Possession]]'', the Ghost of [[Starscream_(G1)|Starscream]] travels through time and takes his body. In another episode, as a result of a concussion, he flies around in a daze, claiming to be the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]].

At the end of the series, tired of being the butt of everyones jokes, Waspinator rips off his [[Faction symbols|Predacon symbol]] and leaves the Predacons and remains on Earth while all the other surviving Transformers set off for Cybertron. The series ends with his comment "Waspinator happy at last."

====''Tales of the Beast Wars'' comics====

[[Image:Wazzpinator.jpg|right|thumb|Waspinator's technorganic form]]
====''Beast Machines''====
Sadly, for Waspinator, the Protohumans he had ruled over grew tired of his presence and forced him to leave the planet and return to Cybertron under his own power. There his spark was removed and used to power the Vehicon general, [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]]. He was discovered by [[Blackarachnia]] after she thought he was [[Silverbolt]]. Waspinator returned in the finale as in his beast mode with Thrust's head, and the size of a standard wasp. He complains to Rattrap about how much he wanted glory and power, but Rattrap simply swats him away.

[[Image:TMWaspinator-Render.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Less chewy, more crunchy]]
===''Beast Wars: Transmetals'' (N64 & PSX)===
:''Voice Actor:'' [[Scott McNeil]] (US), ??? (Japan)

In an alternate timeline, [[Transmetal]] Waspinator joins his fellow Predacons in distributing various one-on-one beat downs to the Maximals.

===''Legends'' anthology===

==Toys==
===Beast Wars===
*'''Waspinator'''
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-03'''
*'''Waspinator''' (Transmetal)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-42'''
*'''Waspinator''' (Fox Kids)
*'''Waspinator''' (Fox Kids Transmetal)
*'''Waspinator''' (Tenth Anniversary)

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Depth Charge (BW)

2006-09-23T18:05:16Z

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''Depth Charge is a [[Transmetal]] [[Maximal]] from the [[Beast Wars]].''

[[Image:Depthchargebw.jpg|right|thumb|250px|I'm Batman.]]

'''Depth Charge''' is a powerful but insubordinate Maximal whose singular goal in life is to hunt down and either capture or destroy [[Rampage (BW)|Protoform X]]. He has a joyless, insatiable lust for justice.

''French name: '''Torpille''' ''<br>
''Spanish name: '''Manta Raya'''<br>
''Italian name: '''Abyssal'''

==Fiction==
===Beast Wars===
'''Voice Actor''' [[David Sobolov]] (US), [[Kiyoyuki Yanada]] (Japan)

Depth Charge was a security officer on [[Colony Omicron]] when Protoform X broke free and went on a rampage. As the colony's sole survivor, Depth Charge made hunting down "X" his only mission in life. Pursuing Protoform X to places throughout the Universe (including [[Starbase Rugby]]) Depth Charge successfully captured Protoform X, and turned him over to the [[Maximal Elders]]. The Elders decided that Protoform X should be placed in stasis aboard the [[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]] and dumped on an uninhabited world.

Knowing that "[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Primal]] would screw it up", Depth Charge continued to monitor the Universe for any trace of Protoform X. The sensors on his [[Starhopper]] picked up traces of Protoform X just as he was pulled through a temporal anomaly. The resulting crash left him on prehistoric Earth with a transmetal Manta Ray body, and put him right in the middle of the Beast Wars.

Depth Charge became a wild card for the Maximals. They never knew if he could be counted on, as his pursuit of Rampage always took precedent. In the end, Depth Charge and Rampage met in a final battle, with Depth Charge shoving an energon crystal through Rampage's spark. The resulting explosion killed both combatants.

===IDW Beast Wars Comics===
Depth Charge was observed emerging from the water by [[Magmatron (BW)|Magmatron]] and [[Drill Bit (BW)|Drill Bit]]; due to their chronal displacement, they could see him, but he could not see them.

===Universe===

==Toys==
===Beast Wars===
*'''Depth Charge''' (Ultra Transmetal, 1998)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-46'''

===Universe===
*'''Depthcharge''' (Ultra, 2004)

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Maximal/DepthCharge/depthcharge.htm Depth Charge at TFU.info]

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Cheetor (BW)

2006-09-23T18:02:48Z

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{{Template:Disambig2|the Beast Wars Maximal|the Unicron Trilogy Autobot|Cheetor (Armada)}}

''Cheetor is a [[Maximal]] character in the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] continuity.''

[[Image:Cheetorbw.jpg|right|thumb|250px|There he is, your little guy.]]

'''Cheetor''' is full of youthful overconfidence. He's also the fastest Maximal on four legs, though, so he gets into way too much trouble. Thankfully, [[Optimus Primal]] keeps a steady eye on him. In return, Cheetor has grown to idolize Primal, whom he calls "Big Bot." Optimus Primal knows the young and inexperienced Cheetor needs a good role model, so he doesn't mind too much. And, hey, he's a good kid. Just... keep him away from [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], okay? Impressionable minds, and all.

Speaking of bad influences, Cheetor had a brief crush on the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] turncoat [[Blackarachnia]], adding some real tension between him and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]]. He seems over her now.

''Japanese name:'' '''Cheetas'''<br>
''French name:'' '''Vélocitor'''<br>
''Italian name: '''Ghepard'''<br>
''Spanish name:'' '''Chitor'''

[[Image:BWRConcept01.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Cheetor's control art. Yes, that IS Cheetor, not Shadow Panther. Yes, it's not a cheetah.]]
[[Image:BWRConcept20.jpg|right|150px|thumb|TM1 Cheetor's control art. Hey! Cheetah!]]
[[Image:BWRConcept24.jpg|right|150px|thumb|TM2 Cheetor's control art. Hey! Aaron Archer!]]
==Fiction==

===Animated continuity===

====Beast Wars====
Voice actor: [[Ian Corlett]] (US), [[Wataru Takagi]] (Japan)

[[Image:Cheetor-precog.jpg|thumb|'''Dreams out of Joint?''' He sees Rattrap's rescue attempt, before it happens.]]
''Cheetor's surreal dream sequences sometimes contained hints of future events''
{{-}}
====3H Tales of the Beast Wars Comics====

====Beast Wars Metals manga====

[[Image:CheetasManga1.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Off to go train with Piccolo or something, I'm sure.]]

''(Note: although it picks up after the first season, the Beast Wars Metals manga is '''not''' in-continuity with the television series.)''

Cheetor retained his youthful, inexperienced personality through-out the Japanese interpretation of Beast Wars. For the Beast Wars Metals manga his character design was retooled for a more visually-blunt interpretation of his personality.
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====IDW Beast Wars: The Gathering Comics====

====Beast Machines====
Voice actor: [[Ian Corlett]] (US), [[Wataru Takagi]] (Japan)

====3H Universe Comic====

====Fan Club magazine Cybertron comic====

===Transformers Legends Anthology===

==Toys==
===Beast Wars===
*Cheetor
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-03'''
*Cheetor (Transmetal)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-42'''
*Cheetor (Transmetal 2)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-49'''
*Cheetor (Fox Kids)
*Cheetor (Fox Kids Transmetal)

===Beast Machines===
*Cheetor (Beast Machines mega)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''BR-02'''
*Cheetor (Beast Machines supreme)
*Cheetor (McDonald's)
*Night Slash Cheetor
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''BR-16'''

===Universe===
*Night Slash Cheetor (Universe)

===Timelines===
*Cheetor

==Trivia==
*Mainframe's original plan for TM1 Cheetor was to have his face mature over the course of the season, from a big-eared, wide-eyed, rounded face into one close to the toy. Also, TM1 Cheetor would have had a "Hero's Heart" which glowed after completing brave or heroic feats, somewhat akin to the classic anime character "Astro Boy". Due to time and financial restrictions, none of these concepts panned out. Thankfully.

==External Links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/Cheetor/cheetor.htm Cheetor at TFU.info]

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[[Category: Transmetals]]
[[Category: Transmetals 2]]
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Cheetor (BW)

2006-09-23T18:01:57Z

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{{Template:Disambig2|the Beast Wars Maximal|the Unicron Trilogy Autobot|Cheetor (Armada)}}

''Cheetor is a [[Maximal]] character in the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] continuity.''

[[Image:Cheetorbw.jpg|right|thumb|250px|There he is, your little guy.]]

'''Cheetor''' is full of youthful overconfidence. He's also the fastest Maximal on four legs, though, so he gets into way too much trouble. Thankfully, [[Optimus Primal]] keeps a steady eye on him. In return, Cheetor has grown to idolize Primal, whom he calls "Big Bot." Optimus Primal knows the young and inexperienced Cheetor needs a good role model, so he doesn't mind too much. And, hey, he's a good kid. Just... keep him away from [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], okay? Impressionable minds, and all.

Speaking of bad influences, Cheetor had a brief crush on the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] turncoat [[Blackarachnia]], adding some real tension between him and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]]. He seems over her now.

''Japanese name:'' '''Cheetas'''<br>
''French name:'' '''Vélocitor'''<br>
''Italian name: '''Ghepard'''
''Spanish name:'' '''Chitor'''

[[Image:BWRConcept01.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Cheetor's control art. Yes, that IS Cheetor, not Shadow Panther. Yes, it's not a cheetah.]]
[[Image:BWRConcept20.jpg|right|150px|thumb|TM1 Cheetor's control art. Hey! Cheetah!]]
[[Image:BWRConcept24.jpg|right|150px|thumb|TM2 Cheetor's control art. Hey! Aaron Archer!]]
==Fiction==

===Animated continuity===

====Beast Wars====
Voice actor: [[Ian Corlett]] (US), [[Wataru Takagi]] (Japan)

[[Image:Cheetor-precog.jpg|thumb|'''Dreams out of Joint?''' He sees Rattrap's rescue attempt, before it happens.]]
''Cheetor's surreal dream sequences sometimes contained hints of future events''
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====3H Tales of the Beast Wars Comics====

====Beast Wars Metals manga====

[[Image:CheetasManga1.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Off to go train with Piccolo or something, I'm sure.]]

''(Note: although it picks up after the first season, the Beast Wars Metals manga is '''not''' in-continuity with the television series.)''

Cheetor retained his youthful, inexperienced personality through-out the Japanese interpretation of Beast Wars. For the Beast Wars Metals manga his character design was retooled for a more visually-blunt interpretation of his personality.
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====IDW Beast Wars: The Gathering Comics====

====Beast Machines====
Voice actor: [[Ian Corlett]] (US), [[Wataru Takagi]] (Japan)

====3H Universe Comic====

====Fan Club magazine Cybertron comic====

===Transformers Legends Anthology===

==Toys==
===Beast Wars===
*Cheetor
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-03'''
*Cheetor (Transmetal)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-42'''
*Cheetor (Transmetal 2)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-49'''
*Cheetor (Fox Kids)
*Cheetor (Fox Kids Transmetal)

===Beast Machines===
*Cheetor (Beast Machines mega)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''BR-02'''
*Cheetor (Beast Machines supreme)
*Cheetor (McDonald's)
*Night Slash Cheetor
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''BR-16'''

===Universe===
*Night Slash Cheetor (Universe)

===Timelines===
*Cheetor

==Trivia==
*Mainframe's original plan for TM1 Cheetor was to have his face mature over the course of the season, from a big-eared, wide-eyed, rounded face into one close to the toy. Also, TM1 Cheetor would have had a "Hero's Heart" which glowed after completing brave or heroic feats, somewhat akin to the classic anime character "Astro Boy". Due to time and financial restrictions, none of these concepts panned out. Thankfully.

==External Links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/Cheetor/cheetor.htm Cheetor at TFU.info]

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Rattrap (BW)

2006-09-23T17:59:47Z

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''Rattrap is a [[Maximal]] in the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] continuity.''

[[Image:Rattrapbw.jpg|right|thumb|250px|"We're all gonna die."]]

It's not so much that '''Rattrap''' is a coward... he just doesn't want to die. He's seen enough battles to know the score, so he's not afraid to tell his commanding officer to shove it if he's not fond of the odds. He prefers to sneak around unseen, in gutters or trenches or trash barges or what have you -- whatever keeps him out of harm's way. He shouldn't be so worried. When he does encounter conflict, he deals with it masterfully with the arsenal of guns and bombs he keeps on himself at all times. He feels naked without them.

It's hard to like Rattrap, especially if you're his commanding officer. He's sarcastic, irreverent, and rude. Plus he smells. He's also not the most trusting or forgiving sort, so he's not the best choice to take on a diplomatic run. He'd sooner shoot a [[Predacon]] or [[Decepticon]] than talk to him.

''Japanese name:'' '''Rattle'''<br>
''French name:'' '''Rattrap'''<br>
''Italian name: '''Rattilus'''
[[Image:BWRConcept05.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Rattrap's control art.]]
[[Image:BWRConcept21.jpg|right|250px|thumb|TM1 Rattrap's control art.]]

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
====Timelines====

====''Beast Wars''====
'''Voice actor:''' [[Scott McNeil]] (US), [[Katsuhei Yamaguchi]] (Japan)

Rattrap was a crewmember of the exploration ship [[Axalon (BW)|''Axalon'']] when captain [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] got word that the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] criminal [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] had stolen the [[Golden Disk]] and a [[Darkside|ship]] with [[transwarp]] capabilities. The ''Axalon'' was the closest vessel that also possessed a transwarp drive, so Rattrap's ship was sent to engage them. After following the Predacons through a transwarp portal and appearing above a mysterious planet, both ships were damaged in the ensuing space battle, and before both ships crashed into the planet's surface below, the [[stasis pod]]s carrying the rest of Rattrap's crew were ejected into orbit.

The planet was rich with [[energon]] -- so much so that prolonged exposure would short out their bodies, so the Maximals and Predacons were forced to take organic forms from the local creatures. Rattrap took the form of a rat. Rattrap was annoyed to be on an unknown planet with a young, inexperienced captain, and so he continually second-guessed Optimus Primal's command decisions. This made him few friends. Rattrap especially disliked Primal's decision to allow the Predacon [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] to join their team. Rattrap distrusted Dinobot and insulted him at every turn. Dinobot wantonly returned in kind, dressing down the "vermin."

====''Beast Machines''====
Voice actor: [[Scott McNeil]] (US), [[Katsuhei Yamaguchi]] (Japan)

====''Universe''====

===Beast Wars Metals manga===
[[Image:11rattrap.GIF|thumb|This is why Japan shouldn't touch the fiction. No, really, thanks guys. We've got it.]]

''(Note: though it picks up after the first season, the Beast Wars Metals manga is '''not''' in-continuity with the television series.)''

While Rattrap retained much of his sarcastic, obnoxious-nature in the Japanese dub of the TV series, he was played quite a bit younger or more childishly irritating.

To piggy-back on the popularity of the ''Pokemon'' phenomenon of the late '90s, or perhaps just to parody it, Rattrap's beast mode was redesigned into a carbon-copy of ''Pikachu'' for the Beast Wars Metals manga. While many characters received "humorous" redesigns for the manga, Rattrap's remains the most reviled.

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===Beast Wars Transmetals games===

===''Legends'' anthology===

==Toys==
===Beast Wars===
* '''Rattrap''' (basic)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-05'''
* '''Rattrap''' (Transmetal)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-43'''
* '''Rattrap''' (Wal-Mart Transmetal redeco)
* '''Rattrap''' (Tenth Anniversary)

===Beast Machines===
* '''Rattrap'''
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''BR-03'''
* '''Rattrap''' (Happy Meal)
===Timelines===
* '''Rattrap'''

==Trivia==
*In an extremely strange precursor of things to come in Beast Machines, Mainframe's original concept for Rattrap during Beast Wars was to capitalize on the exposed "brain" of the toy and make Rattrap a deeply flawed character. Originally, Rattrap's scanning and transformation technology was to fail, leaving him basically half-formed, with an exposed brain, wiring, "veins", an assymetrical body, arms of uneven lengths, and malformed organic sections in robot mode. On top of all that, he was hooked up to a "colostomy bag-like heating cable" to stress his need for life support. Rattrap's overall story arc would have been, of course, about him accepting and overcoming his near fatal flaws. Thankfully, this approach was entirely nixed by the limits of CGI in rendering convincing organic innards at the time... and the fact that his model would have been massively far off from the actual toy probably also factored into it.

==External Links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm Rattrap at TFU.info]

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[[Category: Universe]]
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Airazor (BW)

2006-09-23T17:57:44Z

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{{disambig2|the Beast Wars Maximal|the Armada Autobot|Airazor (Armada)}}

[[Image:AirazorJapan1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Tranny]]

''Airazor is a [[Maximal]] from the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] continuity.''

Primarily used for recon and surveillance due to her falcon beast mode, '''Airazor's''' talents are a great asset to the Maximal cause. She has a developing relationship with [[Tigatron]].

''('''Note''': In the Japanese dub of ''Beast Wars'', Airazor was turned into a boy as a means to (hopefully) increase toy-sales. For the TV series, his relationship with [[Tigatron]] was played off somewhat differently to avoid complaints of homosexuality. Tigatron was presented as a samurai retainer with protective feelings towards his young ward; their closeness addressed in a "brotherly" sort of way. Despite that, there was still enough innuendo left-over for the gender-bending to become unsettling. The Japanese script's near-relentless "jokey" tone didn't help.)''

''Spanish name:'' '''Cuchilla'''<br>
''French name:'' '''Serres D'Acier'''<br>
''Italian name: '''Falcon Lady'''
[[Image:BWRConcept08.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Airazor's control art. Kind o' butch there, birdy.]]
[[Image:BWRConcept32.jpg|right|250px|thumb|TM1 Airazor's control art. Girlier? Sort of.]]

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
====''Beast Wars''====
'''Voice Actor:''' [[Pauline Newstone]] (US), [[Tetsuya Iwanaga]] (Japan)

Her [[stasis pod]] damaged upon crashing to Earth, Airazor was able to come online due to the genius of [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] and the bravery of [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]]. Rhinox deftly opperated the stasis pod's controls and Cheetor offered up his own components to repair it. Her aerial beast mode made her the only Maximal other than [[Optimus Primal|Optimus]] who could fly prior to the destruction of the [[Planet Buster]] and the events that turned Cheetor into a [[Transmetal]]. She and Tigatron started to team up more frequently, leading to them going off together to find the rest of the missing stasis pods after the destruction of the Planet Buster.

While on their search, the two Maximals discovered another [[Vok]] site and were absorbed and shot into space by the giant plant that formed after the site was triggered. The two were kept in a form of stasis until the episode "[[Other Victories]]", when they were merged together in the powerful being [[Tigerhawk]]. Tigerhawk returned to Earth as the emissary of the Vok to stop the deteriation that the Beast Wars was causing to the timestream.

After [[Tarantulas]] removed the Vok's influence from Tigerhawk's frame (and absorbed it into himself), Airazor and Tigatron's [[spark]]s inhabited Tigerhawk's body. However, it seems that Tigatron's voice and personality were dominant.

====''Primeval Dawn''====

[[Image:TransmetalAirazor2.jpg|left|150px|thumb|WINGS UP WINGS DOWN WHO GIVES A CRAP]]

This story revealed that despite Tigerhawk's existence, Airrazor and Tigatron's sparks were still extant (rendering the process not unlike organic reproduction). After the ''[[Axalon]]'' crew left, Airrazor's spark was sent to [[Earth]] by the Vok and found a downed stasis pod, and was reborn into a new Transmetal form.

===Beast Wars Metals Manga===

[[Image:Airazor1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|From chick to guy and back to chick!]]

''(Note: while the Beast Wars Metals manga picks up halfway through the Beast Wars series, it is '''not''' in-continuity with the television series.)''

In the Beast Wars Metals manga, Airazor was changed into a Transmetal rather than being captured by the [[Vok]] aliens. In this manga, Airazor is a girl, presumably because her transmetal toy has boobies.

Toward the end of the manga, Airazor's [[spark]] became seperated from her body, with her body becoming host to a malevolent force. The evil Airazor did battle with [[Tigatron]], who did not want to fight the robot he loved. With no other option, Tigatron gave the evil Airazor one of his katana and knelt down. As the evil Airazor struck him with the sword, the '''real''' Airazor's spark entered Tigatron's body. In cyber space, the two embraced and vowed never to be apart again. As their sparks merged, they became [[Tigerhawk]].

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==Toys==
===Beast Wars===
* '''Airazor''' (Basic, 1997)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-10'''

* '''Airazor''' (Video pack-in, 1997)

* '''Airazor''' (Deluxe Transmetal, 1998/1999)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-44'''

* '''Airazor''' (Deluxe Transmetal, 2000)

: One of the final releases of the normal ''Beast Wars'' line, Airazor's Transmetal toy was given a tweaked deco and relased as part of the so-called "[[Fox Kids Transmetals|Fox Kids]]" assortment of Deluxe Transmetal redecos.

==Trivia==
* Airazor's gender in the [[Hasbro]] line is due to ''Beast Wars'' story editors [[Bob Forward]] and [[Larry DiTillio]]'s insistance. The original Airazor toy wasn't developed with a specific gender in mind, and Bob & Larry wanted a larger female presence in the show, and the Airazor toy seemd as good a choice as any. They requested the change early enough that the toy's packaging bio could have its pronouns changed to female.

==External Links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Airazor/airazor.htm Airazor at TFU.info]

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Snarl (G1)

2006-09-23T17:53:48Z

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:''Snarl is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

[[Image:SnarlG1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|That's it, Snarl. Take one for the team.]]

'''Snarl''' is an unhappy, unsociable loner. He grudgingly follows [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]'s orders and that's about it. He leaves thinking to others. He has few opinions and rarely expresses those he has. Snarl's uncommunicative nature only serves to fuel his sense of isolation. On top of all this, he hates the ungainly stegosaur form given him by the [[Ark]] and feels that the war on [[Earth]] means he may never see his beloved [[Cybertron]] again. Snarl is a profoundly unhappy being.

Only in war does Snarl feel happiness. Only the joy of combat washes away the ache in his spark, and lets him forget anything but the rising thrill of the fight. For these reasons Snarl revels in combat more than even his fellow [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]].

''Italian name: '''Stego'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===

===Animated continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' ?? (US), [[Ken Shiroyama]] (Japan)

Snarl, along with Swoop, were the second set of Dinobots created by [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. They fought the previous Dinobot group who had been tricked by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] into joining the Decepticons.

He was conspicuously absent from the movie.

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

===Devil's Due ''G.I.Joe vs Transformers'' comics continuity===

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Snarl'''
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''29'''

===Generation 2===
*'''Snarl''' (Green, red, gray)

==Trivia==
''According to his toy bio the [[Beast Machines]] era Dinobot [[Striker]] is rumored to be one of the original G1 Dinobots. If this is true, his stegosaur mode and energy absorbing spinal plates strongly point towards his being Snarl.''

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Snarl/snarl.htm Snarl at TFU.info]
* [http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Snarl Snarl's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Swoop (G1)

2006-09-23T17:53:03Z

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{{disambig3|Swoop}}

:''Swoop is a [[Dinobot]] and [[Autobot]] in [[Generation 1]] continuity. He used to go by the name [[Divebomb]].''

[[Image:Swoop iconic.jpg|thumb|250px| New "Wildberry" Swoop is two, two, two flavors in one! ]]

'''Swoop''' is the friendliest and most outgoing of the Dinobots. He's surprisingly good natured, kind, and upbeat. Few of his comrades realize this however, as his team's reputation and his alt-form, considered (for some reason) particularly "horrifying" to Transformer aesthetics, makes others wary of getting close enought to learn about the bot himself. Swoop is an excellent aerial combatant and bombardier, and has become skilled at using the fear his alt-mode creates in battle. He considers it his greatest weapon. Like all the Dinobots, Swoop tends to be arrogant, disobedient, and generally disagree with Optimus Prime's leadership style. He's also a bit of a show-off.

''Italian name: '''Reptilo'''

== Fiction ==

===Marvel Comics continuity===

Swoop was once named Divebomb. The Predacon now called Divebomb defeated him in battle and stole his name. This began a continuing rivalry between the two.

===Animated continuity===
:'''Voice actor:''' [[Michael Bell]] (US), [[Yoku Shioya]] (Japan)

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Swoop''' (1985)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''30'''
: Swoop's ''Generation 1'' toy had a few changes from the Diaclone version, as the beak and tail were rounded for safety. However, the remolding of the tail kept the tail sticker from fitting correctly.

===Universe===
:The [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] toy released in ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' was originally created by Hasbro for release as a special new-mold addition for the ''Universe'' toyline and was intended to represent ''Generation 1'' Swoop. However, it wasn't and it didn't.

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Mixmaster (G1)

2006-09-23T17:50:18Z

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{{Template:Disambig2|the Generation 1 Constructicon|the Destron Sixbuilder component|Mixmaster (Micromaster Collection)}}

''Mixmaster is a [[Decepticon]] [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity.''

[[Image:MixmasterG1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Mega Mega Megatron!]]

Nothing is safe from raw ore to living robots, it all goes into '''Mixmaster''''s grisly drum where it's reduced, refined, and recombined into virtually any raw material the Decepticons need. Watching Mixmaster prepare a new batch of materials is like seeing some mad alchemist at work, giggling and cackling over his creations with evil glee. He's less a scientist than a witch throwing arcane scraps into her cauldron to complete a bubbling potion. His fellow Decepticons suspect Mixmaster of having a few wires loose in his logic center, but they can't argue with the results.

''French-Canadian name: '''Malaxo'''<br>
''Italian name: '''Rollo'''

=Fiction=
===Animated Continuity===
'''Voice Actor:''' [[Frank Welker]] (US), [[Yutaka Shimaka]] (Japan)

===Marvel Comics Continuity===

===Dreamwave Continuity===

=Toys=
===Generation 1===
* '''Mixmaster'''
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''34'''
* "Mixmaster"
: This European exclusive version of Mixmaster was yellow, but with the darker purple from the original toy instead of the lighter Generation 2 shade, and came with no Devastator parts. This toy was also not officaly named, as he came on a card shared by the other Constructicons.

===Generation 2===
* '''Mixmaster''' (Yellow)
: The missile launcher mechinism was removed for this release, as was the single-tipped missile.

* '''Mixmaster''' (Orange)
: This release was a KB-Toys [[exclusive]].

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Scavenger (G1)

2006-09-23T17:48:54Z

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{{Disambig3|Scavenger}}

:''Scavenger is a [[Decepticon]] [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

[[Image:ScavengerG1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Nobody loves me! Everybody hates me!]]

''"C'mon guys, wait up..."'' You can't help but feel sorry for '''Scavenger'''. He wants so badly to be liked and needed, to feel like a useful and valuable member of his team. His self esteem is so low he'd do just about anything to get the approval of the others, but his simpering, doting eagerness to please just reinforces the other Decepticon's opinion of him as a worthless loser. He's constantly excavating everywhere he goes in the attempt to find something of worth to please everyone and prove his value, but it's invariably just some piece of garbage or scrap he excitedly finds, and that just reinforces their opinion of his worthlessness once again. If it wasn't for his shovel's unique ability to detect needed materials, [[Megatron]] and the others would likely have dumped the poor scrub long ago.

Scavanger combines with his fellow Constructicons to form [[Devastator]].

''Italian name: '''Braccio'''

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Don Messick]] (US), [[Takurō Kitagawa]] (Japan)

===Marvel Comics continuity===

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Scavenger''' (1985)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''35'''
* "Scavenger"
: This European exclusive version of Scavenger was yellow, but with the darker purple from the original toy instead of the lighter Generation 2 shade, and came with no Devastator parts and also lacked the tab on his chest. This toy was also not offically named, as he came on a card shared by the other Constructicons.

===Generation 2===
* '''Scavenger''' (Yellow, 1993)
* '''Scavenger''' (Orange, 1993)
: This release was a KB-Toys [[exclusive]].

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Scavenger/scavenger.htm Scavenger at TFU.info]
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Scavenger Scavenger's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Hook (G1)

2006-09-23T17:47:16Z

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{{disambig2|the Constructicon|the Herald of Unicron|Hook, Line, and Sinker}}

:''Hook is a [[Decepticon]] [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:HookG1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|With finesssse and pleasssssure.]]

The snob of the Constructicons, '''Hook''' considers himself an artist. He looks upon the rest of the Decepticons almost as peasants, beneath him to a degree. Though full of himself, Hook is a master craftsman, having truly earned his insufferable ego.

Hook transforms into a mobile crane for heavy lifting. When combined with his fellow Constructicons, he forms the upper torso and head of [[Devastator]].

'''Japanese name:''' ''Glen''<br>
''Italian name: '''Rostro'''

==Fiction==

===Animated continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' ? (US), [[Yoku Shioya]] (Japan)

===Marvel Comics continuity===

===Dreamwave Comics continuity===

==Toys==

===Generation 1===
* Hook (1985)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''33'''

* "Hook" (1992)
: This European exclusive version of Hook was yellow, but with the darker purple from the original toy instead of the lighter Generation 2 shade, and came with no Devastator parts. It also lacke the peg used to connect with Bonecrusher. This toy was not officaly named, as he came on a card shared by the other Constructicons.

===Generation 2===
* Hook (yellow) (1993)

*Hook (orange) (1993)
: This version of Hook was a Kay-Bee Toys exclusive.

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Long Haul (G1)

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{{Template:Disambig3|Long Haul}}

:''Long Haul is an [[Decepticon]] [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]] from the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

[[Image:LongHaulG1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Looks like he's gotta take a dump. GETIT!?]]

The problem, as '''Long Haul''' sees it, is that he gets all the work and very little of the excitement and the glory that goes with being a Decepticon. He knows his job is important, he'd just much rather be on the front lines fighting shoulder to shoulder with fellow warriors than moving supplies and building installations to make sure those warriors continue fighting. Long Haul keeps these secret desires to himself though, he's smart enough to know [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] is not likely to be sympathetic and has no patience for grunts who question their orders.

Combines with his fellow Constructicons to form [[Devastator]].

''Italian name: '''Macigno'''

==Fiction==

===Animated continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' ? (US), [[Masashi Ebara]] (Japan)

===Marvel Comics continuity===

===Dreamwave Comics continuity===

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Long Haul''' (Constructicon, 1985)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''31'''
* "Long Haul"
: This European exclusive version of Longhaul was yellow, but with the darker purple from the original toy instead of the lighter Generation 2 shade, and came with no Devastator parts. This toy was also not officaly named, as he came on a card shared by the other Constructicons.

===Generation 2===
* '''Long Haul''' (Yellow)

* '''Long Haul''' (Orange)
: This release was a KB-Toys [[exclusive]].

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/LongHaul/LongHaul.htm Long Haul at TFU.info]

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Bonecrusher (G1)

2006-09-23T17:44:02Z

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{{Template:Disambig3|Bonecrusher}}

''Bonecrusher is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity.''

[[Image:BonecrusherG1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Welcome to Boner Land!]]

'''Bonecrusher''' finds beauty in rubble-strewn wastelands and longs to transform pretty much any location he happens across into one. Moreover, he makes demolition into a wild performance art. He loves to show off his destructive talents for his fellow Decepticons. [[Megatron]] values the fear and destruction Bonecrusher creates as much as the resources harvested in his wake. Now if he could just refrain from destroying buildings the Decepticons actually need...

''French-Canadian name: '''Fracturos'''<br>
''Italian name: '''Scudo'''

=Fiction=
===Marvel Comics continuity===
===Animated continuity===
'''Voice actor:''' [[Neil Ross]] (USA), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japan)

===Dreamwave continuity===
===Devil's Due G.I. Joe versus Transformers continuity===

=Toys=
===Generation 1===
* Bonecrusher
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''36'''
===Generation 2===
* Bonecrusher (yellow)
* Bonecrusher (orange)
: KB Toys [[exclusive]]

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Constructicon (G1)

2006-09-23T17:42:06Z

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[[Image:Lineup.jpg|thumb|600px|center|From left to right: Scavenger, Mixmaster, Longhaul, Bonecrusher, Hook and Scrapper]]

''The Constructicons are [[Decepticons]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity.''

The '''Constructicons''' are the Decepticons' foremost designers, engineers and builders. They are also particularly notable for their status as the very first combining sub-group of Transformers. They are able to merge their bodies and minds together to form the gigantic [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. The individual members of the team are:

*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]], the leader of the Constructicons (by some accounts, although this is not universal), is a master designer who conceives the myriad structures the Construticons assemble. Although he's genuinely modest about his work, he's prone to bragging amongst his fellow Constructicons. He transforms into a wheeled front-load shovel and forms the right leg of Devastator.
* [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] is brawler by nature and specialises in demolitions work. He would enjoy the extra potential for destruction as Devastator if it didn't mean sharing the same mindspace as his fellow Constructicons. He transforms into a bulldozer, and forms Devastator's left arm.
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] is an unashamedly pathetic Decepticon. Desperate to prove his worth to his team-mates, he uses his one true gift - his shovel's ability to detect various magnetic, ionic, electrical or gas readings - to locate items of value, although invariably, all he can usually find is junk. He transforms into an excavator, and the right arm of Devastator. Originally to be named '''Scrounge''', Scavenger was erroeously referred to by this name once in the Constructicons' debut animated series episode.
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] might have a few chips loose in his logic centre, judging by the cackling with which he undertakes his role of materials fabrication. Although manic and erratic by nature, he is a genius of a chemist, able to mix chemicals in the drum of his concrete mixer alternate mode. He forms Devastator's left leg.
*[[Hook]] ''(''Glen'' in Japan)'' is the team's perfectionist second-in-command, who considers himself far too elite to deal with most of the 'ruffians' that call themselves Decepticons. He is excellent at performing tasks which require extreme precision, but the time he takes to perfect his work and his arrogance are his weaknesses. Hook is one of the Decepticons' few surgeons. He transforms into a crane, and forms the head and shoulders of Devastator.
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] is not fond of his role as transport, ferrying construction materials to and fro on a Constructicon building site, and although he accepts its importance, he would much rather be a full-time warrior. He transforms into a dump truck and forms Devastator's lower torso.

The team's combined form of [[Devastator]] is brutality in its purest form - his sole purpose is to destroy anything and everything that gets in his way. It is ironic that the suitably intelligent Constructicons should sacrifice their thinking ability in their combined form, but simple-mindedness is a common limitation of the assorted other first-generation combining Transformers, due to the fact that Devastator's thoughts and actions are limited to what his six components can agree upon at any given time. Consequently, Devastator seems like a being of instinct, lashing out at everything around him before contemplating the consequences, but he is also slow and lumbering and very easy to trip up.

''Italian sub-group name: '''Excavators'''

=Fiction=
===Generation 1 Cartoon===
[[Image:Constructicons_mode2.jpg|thumb|right|The constructicons in vehicle mode.]]According to [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], millions of years ago, the Constructicons were the creators of the beautiful [[Crystal City]] on [[Cybertron]], which he was assigned the task of guarding. As a friend of the Constructicons, he was hurt the most when they were attacked by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], who, seeking to bolster the forces of his Decepticons, subjected the Constructicons to the [[Robo-Smasher]], a device which reprogrammed their minds and turned them into Decepticons. In their first act as Megatron's troops, the Constructicons lured Omega away from Crystal City and demolished it, enraging Omega, who pursued the Constructions across the planet. Eventually, he succeeded in capturing them and apparently restored their programming to its original state, but as the group returned to rebuild Crystal City, Omega learned that Megatron's reprogramming could never be undone - the Constructicons were still Decepticons, and more than that, Megatron had given them a new power: the ability to combine their bodies and minds into the giant known as Devastator. In the ensuing struggle with Devastator, the Robo-Smasher attacked Omega's mind. He was able to stop it before the reprogramming was complete, only to wind up losing his emotions. Filled with only hate for the Constructicons, Omega relentlessly pursued them, until they finally fled Cybertron in a spacecraft, which Omega chased across the galaxy.

In [[1984]], the Constructicons joined with Megatron's forces on Earth, and their first mission was an impressive one - Scrapper designed a machine to transfer the other Decepticons' powers to Megatron, and while he battled [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], holding the attention of the Autobots, the Constructicons invaded the [[Ark (G1)|The Ark]] to destroy [[Teletraan I]]. Unfortunately for them, the Ark was protected by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], but by merging into Devastator, they became more than a match for their prehistoric foes. The return of the other Autobots and the discovery of Megatron's deception spelled the end of the battle, however, as [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] distracted Devastator with a gigantic hologram, and Optimus Prime blasted the giant at just the right spot to force the Constructicons to disengage. They and the other Decepticons were then forced into a river of lava.

The Constructicons all managed to survive their magma bath mostly unscathed, except for Mixmaster, whose mind was apparently damaged by the experience, as he developed his manic personality and a fondness for repeating his words, which he had not displayed before. Regardless, the team was soon back at work again, performing such varied tasks as assisting in Megatron's reconstruction of [[New York City]] - which also involved turning Optimus Prime's scrapped remains into a [[Alligatorcon|robotic alligator]] - and building a device to [[Transfixatron|paralyse Transformers in their vehicular modes]], as well as another that could crush them. When the Autobots would interfere in their plans, Devastator would invariably be formed - something that the Autobots chose to use to their ''advantage'' when they discovered that the Constructicons were drilling to the Earth's core. Sneaking "[[dominator disk]]s" onto the separate Constructicons, when they merged into Devastator, the Autobots took control of his mind and used him for their own ends until he escaped, and, surprisingly, helped stop the drill to prevent the destruction of the Earth.

Upon learning of the Autobot [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]]'s solar power tower design, Scrapper and the Constructicons pretended to have defected from the Decepticons in order to help him and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] construct it, exposing their treachery upon its completion. Later, when the other Decepticons began to suffer from [[Cybertronium]] degeneration, the Constructions - apparently working fine, presumably as a result of their newly-built Cybertonium-free Earth bodies - took delivery of a shipment of the mineral via the [[Space Bridge]], and as Devastator, failed to stop [[Spike Witwicky]] and [[Carly]] from getting by them and travelling to Cybertron.

In [[1985]], when Omega Supreme learned that the Constructicons were active on Earth, he arrived on the planet and joined Optimus Prime's forces, biding his time until he could face his former friends again. That chance arose when the Constructions were discovered mining an asteroid, and Omega was dispatched to investigate. Ignoring Optimus Prime's orders, Omega Supreme engaged the Constructicons, and in the battle, split the asteroid in two, revealing that it was an egg of sorts, incubating a monstrous alien creature, which promptly attacked [[San Francisco]] while Omega, ignoring the plight of the city, continued to battle the Constructicons. Optimus Prime then entered the fray, convincing Omega that saving the city was more important than revenge, and forcing the Constructicons to retreat.

The building skills of the Constructicons remained in demand - other creations around this time included an army of drone Transformers created from common Earth cars; various constructs for [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], including a throne constructed from deactivated Autobots and a massive maze; and a giant ruby-powered laser cannon - but their combing powers soon became a lot less unique with the creation of several new similarly-powered Autobot and Decepticon sub-groups. Devastator was even defeated in battle by the [[Combaticons (G1)|Combaticons]], who [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] specially designed with the ability to combine into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] for that eventuality.

In the Earth year [[2005]], Devastator was the Decepticons' primary weapon in the [[Battle of Autobot City]], tearing through the defences and walls of the city and battling the Dinobots once more. On the return trip to Cybertron, it was Bonecrusher who advocated the "survival of the fittest" policy that saw many wounded Decepticons ejected from the shuttle, among them Megatron, prompting Scrapper to vote for the Constructions as the new leaders of the Decepticons. Hook took great offense to the notion that [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] would make a better leader than them.

In the remainder of this year and throughout [[2006]], the Constructions maintained a smaller, but still present, role in the Decepticon army, lending their talents to the Decepticon/[[Quintesson]] alliance by constructing [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] out of a populated human city in only one night. Later, they built a planetary engine on an asteroid and battled on the planet [[Eurythma]], aided in the overthrow of [[Paradron (planet)|Paradron]] and took part in an attack on [[Japan]]. Although brief, the Constructicons even played a part in the battle for the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]] in [[2007]].

''[Note: The original ''Transformers'' animated series is infamous for its slip-ups regarding the Constructicons, presenting at least three apparently-contradictory stories that give different origins for the group. In their debut episode, the Season One finale, ''[[Heavy Metal War]]'', Megatron professes that the Constructicons were built on Earth. Yet, in the Season Two episode, ''[[The Secret of Omega Supreme]],'' the secret history of the eponymous character and the Constructicons comes out, which reveals their past on Cybertron together, where the Constructicons were formerly ''not'' Decepticons and were turned to evil by Megatron. Scrapper also makes a comment in ''[[The Master Builders]]'' that he admired the buildings of the Autobot Grapple on Cybertron, indicating a past there.''

''Interestingly, the official [http://transformers.winterchill.com/bible/biblepage57.html bible to the series] originally describes the Constructicons as having "no explained origin." Presumably, this encouraged [[David Wise]], the writer of ''The Secret of Omega Supreme'', to give the characters an explained origin, unaware that it conflicted with the one-line reference to their being built on Earth from ''Heavy Metal War''. Nevertheless, it is not impossible to reconcile these two stories, if one simply assumes that when Megatron said the Constructicons were "built," he was referring to their new ''Earth'' bodies after their arrival from Cybertron (ironically, ''The Secret of Omega Supreme'' neglected to give the Constructicons redesigned Cybertronian modes, making it appear as if they always turned into Earthly construction vehicles). That said, one would have to assume that the Constructicons did not have their existing bodies modified, but had entirely new structures created, due to their ability to function and even form Devastator when the other Transformers on Earth were suffering from Cybertronium degeneration in ''[[Desertion of the Dinobots]]''.''

''The third contradiction emerges in the third season, with the episode ''[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part Four]]'', in which [[Rodimus Prime (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] witnesses Megatron's creation in a flashback, and the animation shows the Constructicons surrounding him, implying that they were responsible for building him, which contradicts ''The Secret of Omega Supreme'''s claim that they were not originally Decepticons. There are two ways of rationalising this:''

#''The Constructicons were not evil when they constructed Megatron. Megatron was either accidentally created evil or later became evil. He then later corrupted the Constructicons, as depicted in ''The Secret of Omega Supreme.'' And then later, he rebuilt them on earth.''
#''The scene is a mistake. ''Five Faces of Darkness'' is notorious for its flawed animation, and it is entirely probable that these characters were not intended to be the ''actual'' Constructicons, but rather either characters who resembled them, or generic robots that the animators simply used the Constructicons' model sheets to fill the roles of. In strong indication of this is the fact that there are ''eight'' Constructicons displayed, rather than six.''

''The presence of a larger than usual number of Constructicons in the ''Five Faces of Darkness'' scene was referenced somewhat by the release of '''[[Load Hauler (G1)|Load Hauler]]''', a Constructicon-colored repaint of Grapple, released exclusively by online retailer [[E-Hobby]] in 2003. His biography presents him to have once been a member of the Constructicons, before they were Decepticons, who joined up with the Autobots after Megatron co-opted his team-mates with the Robo-Smasher, and accompanied Optimus Prime's crew aboard the Ark. This in itself is a reference to the anomalous character of '''Hauler''', an Autobot clearly based on the Grapple toy who features in the first animated series episode, but never appears again. Orange in his animated appearance, Load Hauler's bio explains this color discrepancy by presenting Load Hauler as a "highly capricious self-expressionist," who frequently changes his coloration.'']

===Headmasters Cartoon===

===Zone Cartoon===
Devastator was among the nine Decepticon Generals assembled by the villainous [[Violenjiger]]. Devastator met his end via underground magma, having apparently lost his resistance to it sometime after [[Heavy Metal War]].

===Marvel Comics===
[[Image: Marvel_cover_61.jpg|thumb|right|The Constructicons planning to hunt down Buster Witwicky]]
Seeking to bolster the size of his forces on Earth in [[1985]], Decepticon Commander [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] arranged for the construction of six new Decepticon bodies, which were then infused with life by the power of the [[Creation Matrix]], tapped from the head of the imprisoned Optimus Prime. Thus, the Constructicons were born, and were immediately put to work building a massive radio transmission dish that Soundwave used to beam a message to Cybertron. When the Autobots attempted to interfere, the Constructicons revealed their hidden power and merged into Devastator to fight them off, allowing the message to successfully go through.

The Autobots, intruiged by Devastator's unique combining power, attempting to replicate it with the construction of Omega Supreme. But as Omega was composed of only three components, unlike the six Constructicons that made up Devastator, the Autobots conducted a raid on the Decepticon base, luring out Devastator so that they could gather data on him. This allowed them to accomplish the construction of the new combiner team, the [[Aerialbots (G1)|Aerialbots]], capable of forming [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], who Devastator battled during the Transformers' adventure alongside [[G.I. Joe]].

''The Constructicons were later charged with hunting down [[Buster Witwicky]], and again when the time-travelling [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] co-opted their services to build a gigantic laser cannon.''

The team's special talents were not required in the U.S. title again until they and the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] stole large amounts of rocket fuel and raw materials, with which the Constructicons rebuilt the Decepticons' mobile island headquarters as a spaceship. With the entire Earth-based Decepticon army aboard the ship, under the command of [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], they attacked an Autobot congregation on the moon, and while the battle raged, the Constructicons penetrated the Ark and recovered the deactivated bodies of several Decepticons defeated in an earlier clash with Omega Supreme.

''In an alternate [[2008]], Mixmaster was briefly indicated to have ascended to leadership of the Constructicons.''

''Later, the team had lost the ability to combine, and attempted to rebuild Devastator as a singular, separate entity. The Autobots [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] arrived on the island to investigate, and Ironhide was able to bypass the security grid and plant explosives to destroy the site, and Devastator with it.''

===Dreamwave Generation 1 Comics===
[[Image:DW_devastator.jpg|frame|right|Devastator rises from the ocean near the Golden Gate bridge]]

8 million years before the modern era, the Constructicons were tasked by Megatron to activate Cybertron's planetary engines. When Megatron disappeared into the depths of the planet fighting Optimus Prime, Starscream temporarily took command and had Scrapper prepare a process for the resurfacing of Cybertron, which would transform it into a mobile war-world. Scrapper cautioned against such an action, but Starscream ignored him, and prevented him from stopping it when the process was underway. 1.5 million years later, when Megatron and Optimus Prime were thought to have died in an early test of the [[space bridge]] transport system, and the Autobots and Decepticons splintered into several smaller factions, the Contructicons broke the treaty that had downgraded the combining teams to non-combat status by siding with Ratbat's [[Ultracons]] and battling [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]].

It is apparent that the Constructicons were not aboard the Ark when it crashed on Earth four millions years before the modern era, but they did eventually find their way to Earth and joined Megatron's forces there after they awoke in [[1984]]. All the Transformers were rendered inactive in the explosion of the [[Ark II]] in [[1999]], but when they reactivated in [[2001]], Devastator was the main weapon in Megatron's attack on [[San Francisco]]. Rampaging through the city, he battled and defeated [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], but was defeated by Optimus Prime who basted the titan point-blank in the face, sending him plunging into the ocean. His remains were recovered by the [[EDC|Earth Defence Command]], and dissected and studied in their underground base.

=Toys=
===Generation 1===
The Constructicons were first released in 1985 both individually and as a giftset. Oddly, the group was released in yellow instead of green in parts of Europe.

Their second release, in 1990, was Devastator's Action Master form.

In 1992, the team was released in Europe. This version was yellow, and lacked the combiner [[kibble]]. Also, these toys had no offical name, as the blister card that all six members used identified them only as "Constructicons".

===Generation 2===

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Broadside (G1)

2006-09-23T17:36:21Z

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{{disambig3|Broadside}}

:''Broadside is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

'''Broadside''' is a huge loser. He's the forgotten [[Autobot]] [[Triple Changer]] who turns into an aircraft carrier and an impossibly large "jet." Broadside also happens to be terrified of heights. And gets seasick on the water. His life must suuuuuuck.

''Italian name: '''Mistral'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===

===Animated continuity===
'''Voice actor:''' [[Bill Martin]] (US), [[Masashi Ebara]] (Japan)

Broadside had a troubled history in the animated continuity. A large Autobot spaceship that looked exactly like Broadside's jet mode appeared in ''[[Five Faces of Darkness]]'', but was destroyed in the episode. In the following episode, ''[[The Killing Jar]]'', a [[Quintesson]] scientist disguised his spaceship as Broadside and beckoned the [[Decepticon]] [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] to come inside. For some reason, Cyclonus complied! His first confirmed appearance was in ''[[Thief In The Night]]'', where he appeared in aircraft carrier mode. He fell on [[Devastator]] in ''[[Carnage in C-Minor]]'', appearing in robot mode (albeit an old prototype design). In ''[[Grimlock's New Brain]]'' and ''[[The Burden Hardest to Bear]]'', Broadside finally appeared in his correct robot mode.

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

According to his DW "More Than Meets the Eye" bio Broadside was magically cured of his fear of heights and seasickness when Shockwave turned him into a triple-changer, but he still likes to complain about both anyway. (So basically in the DW-verse he's a whinner instead of a loser.)

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Broadside''' (1986)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-85'''

==Trivia==
*Broadside has the distinction of having two animated character models, one based on a prototype toy that apparently went just short of production for some reason, and one based on the actual toy. The prototype design can be seen in the 1986 box mural as well as in [[Carnage in C-Minor]] and features a head with antennae and a red humanoid face which appears to mounted on a horizontal pivot of some kind within the section of the aircraft carrier that folds back.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Broadside/broadside.htm Broadside at TFU.info]

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Slag (G1)

2006-09-23T17:22:12Z

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{{disambig2|the [[Dinobot]] from [[Generation 1]]|the expletive|Slag (slang)}}

:''Slag is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

[[Image:SlagG1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|One angry mother slagger!]]

'''Slag''' is the Dinobot most likely to live up to the team's bad reputation. Slag is surly, mean-spirited, nasty, and disturbingly violent, to the point where it really is a wonder he's not a [[Decepticon]]. Slag will fight anyone, over anything, at the drop of a microchip, and fight dirty. Slag enjoys nothing more than reducing his enemies (and he's more than willing to include annoying Autobots on that list) to pools of molten metal. He'd swim in the pools to celebrate if he could.

None of the Dinobots really like [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], but he and [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] share an especially intense dislike for him. Slag's bad attitude means the rest of the Autobot forces are unlikely to come to his aid when he bites off more than he can chew.

''Italian name: '''Tricex'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===

===Animated continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Neil Ross]] (US), [[Toshiro Ishii]] (Japan)

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

===Devil's Due ''G.I.Joe vs Transformers'' comics continuity===

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Slag'''
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''28'''

===Generation 2===
*'''Slag''' (Green, red, gray)

==Trivia==

''The European exclusive [[Action Master]] Decepticon [[Charger]] cribs Slag's quote, his function, much of his bio and tech spec numbers. Whether there was any relation intended between the characters or if the copywriters just got lazy is unknown.''

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Slag/slag.htm Slag at TFU.info]
* [http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Slag Slag's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Sludge (G1)

2006-09-23T17:04:07Z

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{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Dinobot brontosaurus|the Wal*Mart-exclusive Dinobots series dimetrodon|Sludge (Dinobots)}}

''Sludge is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity.''

[[Image:Sludgeg1.jpg|right|thumb|"I transform into a non-existant Dinosaur!"]]

"'''Sludge''' dumb," is how [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] commander himself, describes the plodding Autobot. The Dinobots have a perhaps undeserved reputation for being dimwitted, but Sludge is the genuine article. He makes the other four look like scholars in comparison.

As Sludge can't make much of an impression in the mental department, he likes to make his presence known physically. He'll stomp his hefty hide around just so you know he's there.

None of the Dinobots really like [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], but he and [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] share an especially intense dislike for him.

''Italian name: '''Bronto'''

=Fiction=
===Marvel Comics continuity===

===Animated continuity===
'''Voice actor:''' [[Frank Welker]] (US), [[Kenyu Horiuchi]] (Japan)

===Dreamwave Comics continuity===

===Devil's Due G.I.Joe vs Transformers Comics===

=Toys=
===Generation 1===
*Sludge
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''27'''

=External Links=
* [http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Sludge/sludge.htm Sludge at TFU.info]

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Grimlock (G1)

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{{disambig3|Grimlock}}
''Grimlock is an [[Autobot]] in [[Generation 1]] and a [[Maximal]] in the [[Beast Wars]] portion of the Generation 1 continuity.''

[[Image:Grimlockg1.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Grimlock's drawing of himself.]]

"It just isn't a proper party without Grimlock around. That guy is '''nuts.'''" {{Template:Tooltip|-Hot Rod|G.I. Joe vs. The Transformers v3 #2}}

''"'''Grimlock''' hate [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. Grimlock believe leader should show strength by attacking quickly and mercilessly! Prime often reconsider or hesitate, in fear of possible casualties, both Transformer and [[ human|squishy]] -- Grimlock say that cowardice! If Grimlock were in charge, war would have been over long ago."''

Some Autobots wonder why Grimlock is even on their side. His disposition is much more suited towards the [[Decepticons]]. After all, he values power and strength over wisdom and compassion, and furthermore, he doesn't get along with any of the Autobots. It's been hypothesized that Grimlock just hates [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] more than he hates Optimus. (Which means he must hate him A LOT.)

Grimlock is the leader of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s, a small but very close team of misfits. It's been said that anyone who enters a battle with the Dinobots usually leaves it feet-first.

''(Grimlock's intelligence-level differed greatly between the comic and cartoon, leading to vastly different portrayals. See the entries below for details.)''

''French-Canadian name: '''La Menace'''<br>
''Italian name:'''Tiran'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===

Comic Grimlock (and the other Dinobots as well) were much more intelligent than their Cartoon counterparts. They weren't Perceptor mind you, but they had average, functional intellects. When he first appeared in the comic Grimlock spoke normally, but later the Comic adopted the caveman-esque speach of the toon (though only for Grimlock himself, the other Dinos continued to speak normally.) This vocal tick was alternately portrayed as a malfunction or an intentional choice by Grimlock, but in either case, he retained his full intelligence. Grimlock was a powerful and arrogant warrior who believed he knew best. He ascended to the post of overall Autobot leader on several occasions, growing in the process and eventually, despite their original conflict, becoming Optimus's hand-picked leutenant and likely successor. Early on [[Blaster]] was a major thorn in his side, deserting his command. Later, he tended to fight with the straight-laced, logical [[Prowl]].

===Animated continuity===
'''Voice Actor:''' [[Greg Berger]] (US), [[Takurō Kitagawa]] (Japan)

[[Image:Grimlockskywarp.jpg|right|thumb|Mmm. Tastes like chicken.]]

Cartoon Grimlock, like all the Cartoon Dinobots, has a steriotypical "caveman" type personality and intellect level. They originally decide to help the Autobots, for instance, because "them have face like this on chest..." Pre-movie this lack of intelligence is usually coupled together with their great power to make them dangerous wild cards, Post-move however Grimlock and the Dinos are generally played as just plain dumb for comic relief.

When mysterious tremors shook the [[Ark|Autobot base]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]'s investigation revealed strange objects behind a rock wall. After removing the wall, the Autobots found a cave full of dinosaur bones. The Autobots decided the idea of dinosaurs was interesting and researched the prehistoric beasts. Wheeljack and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] asked Optimus Prime if they could build robot dinosaurs, and Prime agreed this was a good idea. Grimlock, [[Slag (G1)|Slag]], and [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] were built and unveiled to the Autobots, but the Dinobots were dimwitted and violent, and they attacked their makers. Grimlock blasted [[Teletraan-I]] with his fire-breath, damaging it. Optimus Prime decreed that the Dinobots ''must be destroyed''. However, Wheeljack convinced him instead to lock them away, and the trio were herded back into the cave and buried alive.

Later, the Decepticons took over a hydroelectric plant, but when the Autobots arrived to stop them, the Autobots were defeated and captured. Wheeljack, Ratchet, and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], left behind at Autobot base to finish repairing Teletraan-I, decided to go against Optimus' orders and release the Dinobots, but not before upgrading their brains to be smarter and more obedient. After the Dinobots are reactivated, Wheeljack asks them to save their friends. Grimlock says he will obey... this time. They successfully attack the Decepticons and free the imprisoned Autobots. Optimus forgives Wheeljack, Ratchet, and Bumblebee for disobeying his orders and welcomes the victorious Dinobots back to the Autobots.

After a meteor surging with unknown energies struck the Earth, Optimus ordered the three Dinobots to guard it. He was so pleased with the Dinobots he asked Ratchet and Wheeljack to build two more. Meanwhile, Megatron was frustrated at the Dinobots' success, and sent [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] to probe them for potential weaknesses. Reading the Dinobots' minds, he discovered that Grimlock was arrogant and believed he would make a better leader than the weak Optimus Prime. Megatron decided to use this to his advantage, and approached them himself. He played to Grimlock's jealousy and agreed with him that the strongest should be leader. The Dinobots declared Optimus Prime their enemy.

[[Image:Grimlockapologize.jpg|left|thumb|Grimlock decides Optimus Prime isn't so bad.]]

Realizing the meteorite was due to explode, Optimus left to warn the Dinobots, but they attacked him. But instead of destroying him completely, Grimlock carried him to the Decepticons, who had stolen the meteorite during the battle. Megatron was angry that Optimus Prime was not destroyed, and Starscream suggested that despite Grimlock's arrogance, inside he was still compassionate. This enraged Grimlock. They were interrupted by the two new Dinobots, [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]], whom Megatron ordered the original three Dinobots to attack. At the climax of the battle, the meteorite exploded, but Optimus Prime pushed Grimlock out of the way, saving him. Grimlock realized the error of his ways and the Dinobots forced the Decepticons into retreat. Grimlock apologized for his jealousy.

The Decepticons joined forces with [[Sub-Atlantica]] and staged a full-scale attack on [[Washington, D.C.]]. The Autobots were overwhelmed, forcing Wheeljack to call for the Dinobots' assistance. Grimlock expressed his frustration at being called whenever the Autobots were in over their heads. With their help, the Autobots were able to overturn the Decepticons' advance and plunge the city of Sub-Atlantica, burning, into the sea. This pattern of the Autobots' dependence on the Dinobots repeated when the artificial intelligence [[TORQ III]] turned machines against mankind. With every piece of help he and his troops gave, Grimlock was never slow to add a scathing remark about the inabilities of the Autobots. That said, he was not unwilling to admit the failings of his own troops, either, and willingly took them to the time-displaced "Dinobot Island," where they trained in the wilderness and helped stop a Decepticon raid on the prehistoric paradise.

The final straw for Grimlock came when he and the Dinobots were injured in a Decepticon trap at an airfield. Enraged, Grimlock refused to take orders from Optimus Prime any more, and led the Dinobots away from the Ark. When the Autobots began to suffer from Cybertonium deficiency, Spike Witwicky and his girlfriend Carly attempted to persuade the Dinobots - who continued to function perfectly, as they had been built on Earth without Cybertonium - to steal some of the mineral from a Decepticon shipment coming in from Cybertron. Grimlock instead opted to lead the Dinobots to Cybertron itself, where they were captured by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and put to work in the Cybertonium mines, until Spike and Carly rescued them. Brought back to Earth, the Dinobots agreed to follow Prime's order again - until such time as Grimlock didn't feel like it.

[[Image:GrimlockManga.jpg|left|200px|thumb|If he was REALLY smart he'd know how stupid he looks.]]

By the Earth year 2005, it seemed apparent that Grimlock had undergone some degree of a personality change, becoming more childish and petulant, rather than brutish and stubborn. Throughtout 2006, he regularly participated in missions with his fellow Autobots rather than the other Dinobots, battling on the planets of [[Chaar]], Goo, Dredd and Eurythma. He and [[Daniel Witwicky]] were transported to the sorcerous other-dimensional realm of Menonia, where Grimlock was duped into fighting on the side of the tyrannical [[Quintesson]], the Red Wizard, and later, he helped to sniff out the "dinosaur transform static" that implicated [[Trypticon]] in the theft of world monuments. Later in the year, when Decepticon leader [[Galvatron]] had Cybertron infused with function-inverting anti-electrons, a dose of the particles gave Grimlock super-intelligence. During a mission to [[Unicron]]'s disembodied head, where the Autobots were outmatched by the new Decepticon [[Terrorcons]], Grimlock used components of Unicron's head to construct the [[Technobots]] to battle them. Combined as Computron, the Technobots felt they could not match the Terrorcons, until Grimlock transferred his super-intelligence into Computron, reverting to his old self and allowing the Technobots to claim victory.

Grimlock's greatest victory came when he and a large number of other Transformers with animal transformations were summoned to a world at the centre of the galaxy by the ex-assistant of the ancient genius, [[Primacron]], creator of Unicron. The assistant had assembled these "Primitive" Transformers in the hope that their simple instincts could defeat Primacron's newest creation, [[Tornedron]], but one by one they fell to him, with Grimlock apparently crushed under [[Trypticon]]. Grimlock survived, however, and followed Tornedron back to Primacron's lab. When Tornedron turned on his master, like his predecessor, Primacron's complicated plans and equations could not find a way to stop him; Grimlock, on the other hand, randomly flicked a switch which reversed Tornedron's energy polarity, undoing the damage he and done and dissipating. Dancing around over his successful saving of the universe, Grimlock decimated Primacron's lab, dubbing it the smartest thing he'd ever done

===Binaltech===

===Dreamwave Comics continuity===
In the Dreamwave comics continuity Grimlock displays Patton like leadership rivaling Optimus Prime. He also was a traitor, and the "rebel" of the autobots. Consistency wasn't Dreamwave's strong suit.

===Beast Wars===

===Universe===

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:Grimlockg185toy.jpg|right|thumb|And the debate goes on...... "Me am greatest warrior!" ::: "No! Me am greaterest warrior!"]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Dinobot)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''26'''
: Grimlock's toy was originally part of [[Takara]]'s ''[[Diaclone]]'' [[Dinosaur Robo]] series. When [[Hasbro]] imported the toy in 1985 for the Transformers line, the blue crotch was changed to red and the Diaclone driver mini-figure was dropped.
:The original Grimlock changes from a robot into a robotic T-Rex and comes with a sword, a gun, and a rocket launcher with three rockets.

* '''Grimlock''' (Classic Pretender)
: Released in 1989, this simplified and slightly-modified version of Grimlock transforms into a robotic T-Rex whose tail becomes a hangun. He came with a large human [[Pretender shell]] with a rather knight-like armor theme, with a helmet and large cannon.

: His human shell looks a lot like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Asner Ed Asner]. (Actually it also rather strongly resembles his voice actor from the cartoon Greg Berger.)

* '''Grimlock''' (Legends)
: A K-Mart [[exclusive]] in its Hasbro release, this version of Grimlock is simply the inner robot of his Classic Pretender form without the shell or its accessories, leaving him only his tail/gun. In Japan, he was only available in a boxed "Hero Set" with the other three Legends toys, but with a silver face rather than the Hasbro version's orange.

* '''Grimlock''' (Action Master)
: Part of the initial assortment of non-transforming [[Action Master]] figures, Grimlock's design combines his cartoon model with extra toy-based detaling. He came with the [[Anti-Tank Cannon]] "partner" machine which Grimlock could ride, or be unfolded to form a really ''big'' "long range mortar launcher."

===Generation 2===
* '''Grimlock''' (Dinobot)
: Grimlock's original toy was [[redeco]]ed for release in ''Generation 2'', this time lacking the missile launcher accessory. He was available in three different colors; the first --and rarest-- in his original silver (the easiest way to spot if this is a G2 or original is by the "Autobot" tampograph on his leg), then in a medium truqoise-blue, and finally (and most commonly) in a dark blue.

:''('''Note''': Grimlock outranked Optimus Prime in the G2 toyline! (Prime had a rank of 9.)''

===Beast Wars===
* '''Grimlock''' (Deluxe)
: Beast Wars Grimlock is a [[redeco]] of [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] in gray and gold with black spots, transforming into a "raptor" of some variety. His tail becomes a sword and a rotate-blade. He was slightly [[retool]]ed to have space for an "energon chip" [[rubsign]].

: This mold is also used by [[Dinobots (toyline)|Dinobots]] [[Grimlock (Dinobots)|Grimlock]], and was retooled to make [[Dinotron (BM)|Dinotron]], [[Hardhead (BW)|Hardhead]] and [[Thrustor (BW)|Thrustor]].

===Beast Machines===
:[[T-Wrecks (BM)|T-Wrecks]] may have been intended to be a new form for Grimlock, based on the references in his tech spec bio to his ''Beast Wars'' "Attack Specialist" function and other hints. However, T-Wrecks' appearances in the ''Universe: The Wreckers'' comics suggests he is a new, unrelated character.

===Alternators===
* '''Grimlock'''
: He's a Ford Mustang.

===Universe===
:The [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] toy released in ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' was originally created by Hasbro for release as a special new-mold addition for the ''Universe'' toyline and was intended to represent ''Generation 1'' Grimlock. However, it wasn't and it didn't.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm Grimlock at TFU.info]

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Blaster (G1)

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:''Blaster is an [[Autobot]] in [[Generation 1]]. In Japanese continuity he is later rebuilt as '''Twincast'''.''

[[Image:Blaster g1.jpg|thumb|250px|"What it is, big mama? My mama no raise no dummies. I dug her rap!"]]

'''Blaster''' loves all [[Earth]] music, especially good, hard, LOUD Rock'n'Roll. A powerful fighter who tends to make his presence known, you can find him at the forefront of any situation he's involved in.

''('''Note''': Blaster's personality varied signifigantly between the comic and cartoon, see entries below for details.)''

'''Japanese name:''' ''Broadcast/Twincast/Broadblast''<br/>
'''Italian name:''' ''Radiorobot'' (as Blaster)'', Digital'' (as Twincast) <br>
'''Malay-English dub name:''' ''Billy'' (as Blaster)'', Blaster'' (as Twincast)

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
''War is dirty, violent, and mean. I don't want your company or your friendship, just your help in blasting those [[Decepticon]] rust-buckets into hot, burning slag.''<br>
Blaster in the Marvel Comics was a rather grim, brooding, rebelious loner and one of the best, kick-@$$ fighters the [[Autobot]]s had. He had a bit of a problem with authority and hated Decepticons with a passion due to the death of his former partner [[Scrounge]]. He developed a bit of a rivalry with [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] whose orders he disliked and a reluctant friendship with [[Bumblebee|Goldbug]] whose more naturally upbeat personality provided the Boy-Wonder to his Batman.

===Animated continuity===
'''Voice Actor:''' [[Buster Jones]] (US), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japan)

''Relax dude, chill a sec and enjoy the happenin' sounds of this premium Cybertronian sound system! Rock out!''<br>
Blaster in the cartoon was a fun-loving, hip and happening robot. Loud and energetic, and happy to share his choice of rockin' tunes with anyone, whether they really wanted to hear them or not.

His loud music often got himinto trouble, especially when he jammed emergency frequencies with bad 80's hair metal. Blaster and Cosmos eventually converted a deserted Decepticon headquarters on Earth's moon into an Autobot base, they were never shown to use it (it's possible the base they built was later used by [[Marissa Faireborn]] of the EDC).

Blaster had a rivalry with Decepticon tapedeck, Soundwave. The two clashed frequently, though they were most often shown to be evenly matched. In 2005, when the Decepticons ransacked [[Autobot City]], Soundwave attempted to jam Blaster's distress signal to Optimus Prime with his Cassette forces. Blaster countered with his own Cassette army, and the itty bitty guys 'rassled.

In 2006, Blaster was stationed most frequently at Autobot City on Earth. However, at one point in Transformer history best left forgotten, he journed with the Autobots to another planet where he translated opera into English.

===Scramble City OVA===

Blaster was finally gifted with some Cassette forces of his own to counter Soundwave's. [[Steeljaw]] and [[Ramhorn]] took on [[Ratbat]] but couldn't protect the secrets of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]].

===Headmasters cartoon===

Blaster's rivalry with Soundwave increased dramatically by the year 2011. At one point, when [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] was searching Earth for the [[Matrix]], he was ambushed by Soundwave. Blaster took Soundwave on alone, urging Hot Rod to leave without him. Soundwave and Blaster then prepared for their final duel. The result was a tie, sorta. They both died.

Later, all the Autobots were content to leave Blaster as a corpse until [[Daniel Witwicky|Daniel]] and Blaster's Cassete forces whined enough to have their pal resurrected. Rodimus then brought Blaster back online as the yellow and blue repaint, '''Twincast'''. Coincidentilly, the Decepticons reanimated Soundwave as the black-as-coal Soundblaster. THe two arch enemies then renewed their struggle.

===Japanese G2 story pages===

[[Image:BlasterG2.jpg|left|250px|thumb|There's so much I don't understand about this image]]

Apparently, by the Generation 2 era of the Transformers, Twincast returned to his original Blaster form. He can be seen behind Optimus Prime and Megatron in the first Japanese G2 story page (Prime and Megatron having forged the [[Cybertron Alliance]]).

Interestingly-enough, despite Japanese G2 taking place in the animated continuity, Blaster appears in his Marvel Comics design. Wacky.

===Dreamwave comics===

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Blaster''' (Autobot, 1985/2006)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''38''', '''TFC-21'''

* '''Twincast''' (Autobot, 1987/2006)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-116'''

*'''Blaster w/ Flight Pack''' (Action Master, 1990)

===Binaltech Asterisk===
*'''Broadblast meets Lumina''' (Binaltech, 2005)

==Trivia/Oddities==
* According to [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] on a [[Letters Page (Marvel UK)|Letters Page]], Blaster's visor is retractable, he uses it to shield his especially delicate optical sensors from sunlight.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Blaster/blaster.htm Blaster on tfu.info]

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Soundwave (G1)

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{{disambig3|Soundwave}}

''Soundwave is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity. In the Japanese series, he later took the name '''Soundblaster'''.''

[[Image:Soundwave_mixalot.jpg|thumb|300px|Big butts: preferred. Lying: impossible.]]

'''Soundwave''' is one of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s most reliable troops, and has positioned himself comfortably and irreplaceably amongst Megatron's upper command structure. He stands at the Decepticon leader's side, his ''confidant''. Soundwave guards his place in the hierarchy fiercely. Though loyal to Megatron, the other Decepticons see him as a two-faced snake. As Communications Officer, Soundwave sees and hears all, and will not hesitate to use blackmail to keep himself held high in Megatron's esteem. Bluntly, the other Decepticons hate him, and wouldn't mind abandoning him on the battlefield -- if they thought Megatron would let them get away with it.

Soundwave commands a legion of cassette troops to carry out tasks big and small.

''French-Canadian name: '''Radar''' ''<br>
''Italian name: '''Memor'''

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===

====''The Transformers''====
'''Voice Actor:''' [[Frank Welker]] (US), [[Issei Masamune]] (Japan)
[[Image:Cybertronsoundwave.jpg|thumb|Post no bills.]]
Prior to his arrival on Earth, Soundwave had the questionably useful alt-mode of a space-age lamp-post. This allowed him to get as close to Autobot headquarters as the street leading into [[Iacon]], but thankfully his chest-dwelling minion [[Laserbeak]] could snoop even closer. The loyal Laserbeak overheard of the Autobot mission to seek new energy sources off Cybertron, which prompted the fateful Decepticon interception mission that eventually landed both teams on Earth.

Immediately after the Transformers awakened on Earth in 1984, Soundwave played an essential role in the generation of [[Energon Cubes]] and the formation of plans for a new space cruiser to return the Decepticons to Cybertron. Soundwave was reformatted as a portable casette player, which allowed him to dupe a grabby and none-too-questioning [[Spike Witwicky]] into carrying his shrunken form into the [[Ark]] headquarters.

Later, he used his mind-reading talents to acquire an antimatter formula for the Decepticons from the brain of [[Chip Chase]]. One of Soundwave's most notable misadventures came in in 1985, when, operating a plan conceived by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], he brainwashed humans with ultrasonic vibrations inside the Decepticon-built night club [[Dancitron]] in [[New York City]], leading to a confrontation with his Autobot Communications Officer counterpart, [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], beginning a lasting rivalry between the two.

Although Soundwave rarely displayed much emotion, only infrequently exhibiting any traits that could be considers to be in line with his tech spec, which painted him as a cunning, self-serving blackmailer. He always came across as extremely loyal to Megatron, even going so far as to recover his body after being left for dead at the Battle of Autobot City in 2005. But while Soundwave was loyal, he was far from stupid, and kept his mouth shut when Megatron's body was subsequently ejected into space, and although he did suggest himself as a replacement leader, he again loyally served him when Megatron returned as [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]].

In the year 2006, although operating in a less prominent capacity for most of the time, Soundwave played a prominent role in Galvatron's attempt to learn the secret of a sonic weapon on the planet [[Eurythma]], where sound and music were the way of life, leaving Soundwave entranced by the planet's perfect melodies. Recording each piece of the harmony that formed the devastating sonic effect, Soundwave was defeated when the Eurythmans countered the harmony with white noise, and was again pulled into a confrontation with Blaster, who erased his recordings.

=====''The Transformers'' manga=====

Soundwave appeared most prominantly in the second issue of the "Fight! Super Robot Life Transformer" manga. Soundwave and his cassettes had stolen some top secret information and were being pursued through Tokyo by the Autobots. His chase eventually ended when Bumblebee got the drop on him with his patented "Bumble-Kick" and shattered his chest and the stolen information within. Maintaining something resembling continuity, during his appearance in the third issue of the Super Robot Life manga, Soundwave was shown to have bandages over his chest. Adorable.

====''Headmasters''====

In the early episodes of the Japanese ''Headmasters'' series, Soundwave and Blaster engaged in their final clash in the Arctic circle as the Autobots and Decepticons were in the process of searching for the missing Autobot [[Matrix]] of Leadership. The two opponents inflicted fatal damage to each other, and Soundwave's body exploded even as Blaster collapsed, but his fragments were recovered by his cassettes. Using reconstructive technology from the planet [[Master]], the leader of the Decepticon Headmasters, [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] successfully rebuilt and resurrected Soundwave as '''Soundblaster''' - essentially identical to his former self, except for his predominantly black color scheme. As Soundblaster, Soundwave served the same role as he had ever done under the leadership of Galvatron and later Scorponok, frequently embarking on spying missions with [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]].

=====''Headmasters'' manga=====

After the Decepticons had been vanquished from Earth in the last episode of the anime, [[Scorponok (G1)|Mega Zarak]] ordered Soundblaster to remain on Earth in secret to act as a spy for the Decepticons. Soundwave made his presence and intentions known almost instantly (not a very good spy) by kicking [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] square in the face and taking the [[Spike Witwicky|Witwicky]] family hostage. [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] was left powerless to do anything but surrender, as [[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]] and [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] brutalized [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]] and threatened [[Carly|Carly]]. Daniel finally snapped and beat the living crap out of the two Cassette dinosaurs, leaving Soundblaster open to Chromedome's poorly named "Master-Chrome Hurricane Throw to the End of Hell!" Chromedome chucked Soundblaster over the horizon where he landed near the rogue Decepticon, [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]].

===Marvel Comics continuity===
''(Note: Events from the UK-only comic stories are in italics.)''
[[Image:Soundwave uscomics.jpg|thumb|G2 before it was cool.]]
In the Marvel Comics, Soundwave is slightly truer to his tech specs, and somewhat less loyal to Megatron, at one point working for both Shockwave and Megatron simultaneously when the two were at loggerheads over the leadership, ''and later becoming joint Decepticon leader with Starscream in the Earthforce strips.''

===Kid Stuff Talking Story Books continuity===
'''Voice actor: Unknown'''

In ''[[When Continents Collide]]'', [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] calls Soundwave a "blundering tape-filled idiot." This is notable because it is hilarious. Also, Soundwave is really, really whiny in these stories.

===''Beast Wars''===
Soundwave is shown among the many Transformers strewn about the interior of the Ark when the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] infiltrates the ship on his mission to destroy Optimus Prime.

In the [[3H]] ''Tales of the Beast Wars'' comics, Soundwave is one of the ancient warriors who appears from [[Jn'Wan]] to help battle the warlord [[Shokaract (BW)|Shokaract]].

===Dreamwave Generation 1 continuity===
Soundwave was amongst the Decepticons who willingly joined Shockwave's side upon returning to Cybertron. In Soundwave's case, however, it seems clear that he had no loyalty to him, as he quickly joins up with Starscream when the seeker decides to return to Earth and take over. Though Soundwave feigned subservience to Starscream, it is later revealed that he had been serving Megatron the entire time in secret.

===Devil's Due G.I.Joe vs. Transformers comics===

===IDW comics continuity===

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Soundwave''' (Decepticon, 1984/1985)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''17'''

: Came with [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] in the US and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] in Japan. Prior to his release as a Transformer, Soundwave was a Microchange Cassetteman Sony Walkman, which came with a set of non-functioning (duh) headphones.

: VS-Y Soundwave came with Rumble and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]

*'''Soundblaster''' (Decepticon, 1987)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-101'''

: Came with Buzzsaw

*'''Soundwave with Wingthing''' (Action Master, 1990)

===Generation 2===
*'''Soundwave''' (Go-Bot, 1995)

: A [[redeco]] of the [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]] [[Gearhead]], Soundwave transforms into a Ford Thunderbird stock car with through-axle tires, making him largely compatable with "Hot Wheels" and "Matchbox playsets and tracks.

===Machine Wars===
*'''Soundwave''' (Mega, 1997)

===Universe===
*'''Soundwave & Space Case''' (Ultra, 2004)

: The ''Machine Wars'' version of Soundwave was redecoed for release in the ''[[Universe]]'' line in an Ultra-level two-pack with [[Space Case]]. Due to the lack of fiction, it is ''possible'' that this incarnation is in fact an alternate-universe version of Soundwave, or possibly a new character altogether.

===Titanium===
*'''Soundwave'''

: A 6" Soundwave with Laserbeak was shown in Hasbro's booth at SDCC 2006.

===Unreleased===
In ''Generation 2'', a [[redeco]] of the [[Laser Cycle]] [[Road Pig]] was planned as Soundwave, but ultimately never released, one of many planned redecos that never made it. Some packaged

===Merchandise===

==External Links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Soundwave/soundwave.htm Soundwave at TFU.info]

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Ultra Magnus (G1)

2006-09-23T16:41:37Z

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{{disambig3|Ultra Magnus}}

:''Ultra Magnus is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

[[Image:Ultramagnusg1.jpg|250px|right|thumb|He can't deal with you right now!]]

'''Ultra Magnus''' feels he is a soldier and nothing more. He very much prefers taking orders to giving them, and even avoids opportunities for higher responsibility. But when he is forced into those opportunities, he betrays his real talent for the job. He's strong, resolute, dependable, selfless, and courageous. Sadly, Ultra Magnus is the only Autobot who doesn't realize this.

Believing he is nothing but a soldier, Ultra Magnus is perfectly willing to sacrifice himself for the greater good if need be. He knows he's more powerful than the average Autobot, and will throw himself at larger threats accordingly. There is a special enmity between he and [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] for this reason, for Galvatron may be the most deadly foe of all.

He is possibly [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s brother.

''Italian name:'' '''Convoy'''

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
Voice actors: [[Robert Stack]] → [[Jack Angel]] (US); [[Show Hayami]] (Japan)

By 2005, Ultra Magnus was the full-fledged City Commander for [[Autobot City]]. Autobot City was under his authority when Megatron and the Decepticons waged their full-scale attack. Ultra Magnus ordered [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] to transform it to battle-mode, but it only held the Decepticons off for so long. In the fight, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] was mortally wounded and passed the [[Matrix]] of Leadership on to Ultra Magnus, making Magnus the new Supreme Commander of the Autobots.

Autobot City was quickly attacked a second time by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], the upgraded version of [[Megatron (G1)| Megatron]]. Ultra Magnus lured him away on his shuttle, but was eventually shot-down onto the [[Junkion (planet)|Planet of Junk]]. Galvatron tracked him there and Ultra Magnus managed to draw him away from the other Autobots to face the enemy alone. Magnus attempted to open the Matrix, but the Matrix would not open, and Ultra Magnus was blown to pieces. Galvatron took the Matrix, intending to use it to destroy [[Unicron]].

After the Autobots befriended the [[Junkion|Junkions]], they used their expertise to rebuild Ultra Magnus. Magnus joined the other Autobots in the battle with Unicron on [[Cybertron]] and helped drive the last of the Decepticons from their home planet.

In 2006 (or 2010, if you're Japanese), Magnus ceased his role as a City Commander and became head-adviser to [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]], the new Supreme Commander of the Autobots and chosen one of the Matrix. When the [[Hate Plague]] possessed all of Earth and Cybertron, Ultra Magnus singled Rodimus Prime out of all the other Autobots and focused all his rage on him, vowing to track him wherever he went.

Ultra Magnus was eventually cured of the Hate Plague when Optimus Prime came back from the dead. He then returned to his post as City Commander on Earth.

====Japanese animated continuity====

====Japanese manga====

''(The "Fight! Super Robot Life Transformer" manga takes place before the events of Transformers the Movie and around the events of Scramble City)''

Ultra Magnus appears most prominantly in the 4th issue of the ''Fight! Super Robot Life Transformer!'' manga published by [[TV Magazine]]. In this issue he delivers Optimus Prime his trailer, containing a special cannon upgrade, the "Scramble Power Buster". They engage the Decepticons in battle and Ultra Magnus and Optimus Prime team-up to defeat the villains with their "Convoy Magnus Double Cross Kick".

''(This issue specifically notes that Optimus Prime looks upon Ultra Magnus as his "Kid Brother". Although the manga is a suppliment to the TV series, this family-dynamic between the two characters was never used in the cartoon.)''

=====''Scramble City'' OVA=====
Voice actor: [[Banjō Ginga]] (Japan)

''(Note: Scramble City takes place before the events of [[The Transformers: The Movie (1986)|Transformers the Movie]].)''

Ultra Magnus first came to Earth around the year 1986 to head-up the [[Scramble City]] (AKA [[Autobot City]]) project. Under his supervision, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] was built. Unfortunately, he didn't do too good a job supervising the whole thing, as [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] were able to sneak-in close enough to the project to take detailed photographs of the construction process of Metroplex. The [[Constructicons (G1)|Constructicons]] then used that information to create Metroplex's rival, [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. Metroplex was discovered by spies a second under Ultra Magnus' watch, this time by [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], who leaked the location back to Megatron.

=====''The Headmasters''=====
Voice actor: [[Hōchū Ōtsuka|Yoshitada Ōtsuka]] (Japan)

Ultra Magnus continued his work as Commander of Autobot City on Earth and was instrumental in several victories over the Decepticons. Because of this, [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] singled him out for assasination. Ultra Magnus and Sixshot engaged in a one-on-one duel outside Autobot City, and Ultra Magnus was completely wrecked by Sixshot's six transformations. He was finally done in by Sixshot's mysterious 7th transformation, "Wingwolf". After his death, Ultra Magnus was placed in a coffin and buried on Earth, the planet he loved so dearly.

===Marvel Comics UK continuity===

===Dreamwave comics===

==Notes==

*It has been speculated by some fans that, in animated continuity, Ultra Magnus may have been created from Orion Pax's friend [[Dion]], the same way and at the same time Prime and [[Elita One]] were rebuilt by [[Alpha Trion]].
:''For further elaboration, see [[Dion#Who_is_Dion.3F|Who is Dion?]].''

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Ultra Magnus'''
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-69'''
===Generation 2===
* '''Laser Ultra Magnus''' (eHobby)
: Laser Magnus was packaged in the reissue Laser Optimus Prime's box, along with Prime's instructions, bio card and sticker sheet. Yes, the stickers that have "Optimus Prime" written on them.

===Masterpiece===
* '''Ultra Magnus'''
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-02'''

===Classics===
*'''Ultra Magnus'''
: A [[redeco]] of the Voyager class Optimus Prime, this release is part of the Target [[exclusive]] ''Battle for Autobot City'' set with [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]].

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Ultra_Magnus Ultra Magnus' Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Optimus Prime (G1)

2006-09-23T16:39:19Z

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{{Template:Disambig3|Optimus Prime}}[[Image:Optimusg1.jpg|right|thumb|250px|PUDDING.]]

:''Optimus Prime is the leader of the [[Autobots]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity family. He was previously named alternatively '''Orion Pax''' or '''Optronix''' in certain continuities.''

'''Optimus Prime''' is the awe-inspiring commander of the Autobot forces. It was his leadership that turned the tide of the Great War. Originally a mere civilian, he was chosen by the Matrix to lead, the first in a number of heavy burdens he has been forced to bear. Another is his bringing of the Transformers' conflict to Earth. Every casualty, human or Cybertron, weighs heavily on his [[spark]]. He does not show this side to his soldiers, and he never succumbs to despair. The Autobots need a decisive, charismatic leader, and that is what he gives them.

On the battlefield, there are few who rival Optimus Prime's prowess. He is easily the strongest of any Autobot his size, and what he lacks in raw firepower he easily compensates with guts. His compassion for other sentient beings is his only real weakness... though it's also the source of his strength!

Prime carries within him the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

''Japanese name:'' '''Convoy'''<br>
''Italian name:'' '''Commander'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
:''(Note: Events from the UK-only comic stories are in italics.)''
[[Image:Optimusprimeg1preearthmarvel2.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Flashback! Optimus Prime in the early days of the war.]]

''Before the [[Great War]] broke out on Cybertron, the robot who would be Optimus Prime (his name before becoming the Prime Autobot remains unknown) was a Transformer of note, displaying his skills in the Infraformers Sharp-shooting Competition.'' Subsequently, when the war began, Prime quickly made a name for himself as a combat leader. On a mission with the [[Triggerbot (G1)|Triggerbots]] to stop [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] from claiming the [[Underbase]], Prime was forced to jettison the massive databank into space to prevent anyone acquiring its power, but with this action, proved his wisdom and skill to the [[Autobot Council of Elders]]. ''The outbreak of the Great War saw Autobot territories falling under Decepticon dominion, one City-State at a time. The last City-State to be taken was the Autobot capital of [[Iacon]]. As Decepticons besieged Iacon, the Council of Elders prepared to surrender. Councillor [[Xaaron]] suggested that High Councillor [[Traachon]] step down and allow a military officer to assume Autobot leadership. Traachon then used his powers of veto and effectively elected himself out of office, allowing Optimus Prime to assume supreme command of the Autobots, becoming the first soldier to ever hold the mantle of Autobot leadership.''
[[Image:Optimusprimeg1marvelfirst.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Optimus Prime's first fictional appearance.]]

Four million years ago, Cybertron - shaken from its orbit and drifting through space - came under threat when it floated into the path of a massive asteroid swarm that could potentially devastate the planet. Prime led a group of his most powerful Autobot warriors on the Autobot starship, the Ark, on a mission to destroy the asteroids, and although successful, in the aftermath of this mission the Ark was attacked by Decepticons, hoping to overcome their weakened foes. Intent on keeping the secrets of the Ark's computer, [[Auntie]], from the Decepticons, Prime set the craft on a suicide course, crashing it into the prehistoric planet Earth.

In 1984 C.E., a volcanic eruption reactivated Auntie, which in turn brought the Transformers back on-line. Prime led the Autobots in their opening battles to prevent the Decepticons from plundering Earth's resources, but following their initial victory, the Autobots were all deactivated by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. Prime was decapitated by Shockwave, and had the energy of the Creation Matrix leeched from his mind to give life to Shockwave's creations, the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] (although Shockwave was unaware that the Matrix was not merely a program in Prime's mind, but a physical object in his chest). Before Shockwave could give life to his next Decepticon, [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], Prime transferred the Matrix energy into the mind of [[Buster Witwicky]], who used the energy to turn Jetfire on Shockwave, allowing Prime to reclaim his body and retake leadership of the Autobots, giving Jetfire true life as a reward.

After a period of effective leadership, Prime engaged Megatron in a [[video game]] duel for possession of a super fuel. Prime was victorious, but Megatron implemented a cheat code, allowing him to re-enter the game. Prime was able to defeat him yet again, but in doing so, he also destroyed several of the game sprites, and refused to accept his victory, as he had performed an action that compromised his beliefs about the preservation of life, which he would never have done, had the duel been real. In accordance with the rules of the game, Prime's body exploded and he died. Autobot surgeon [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]'s subsequent efforts to restore him were unsuccessful, and his body was launched into space. The funeral barge eventually crashed on giant moon where it lay for untold time. At one stage, an alien ship crashed near the barge. The dying alien reached out toward the Matrix, with the Matrix choosing to revive the being as Death Bringer. Much later, the Matrix would revive a small predatory animal which would prove instrumental to the conclusion of the Matrix Quest.

Prime's personality had been copied onto a [[floppy disk]] by the technician running the game, [[Ethan Zachary]], who employed him in various video game scenarios he developed. Prime's damaged mind led him to belive that he himself was a video game character, and in an attempt to bring him back to life, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Goldbug]], [[Joyride (G1)|Joyride]], [[Slapdash (G1)|Slapdash]], and [[Getaway (G1)|Getaway]] took the disk to the planet [[Nebulos]], where a new body was constructed for Prime. They built a new body for Optimus Prime, and even upgraded it with the ability to combine with the trailer to form a larger robot. In an effort to keep Transformers off their planet, however, the Nebulans had poisoned their fuel, and the sensation of dying convinced Prime that he was truly alive, and not a game character. To save his life, the Nebulan scientist [[Hi-Q]] [[binary-bonding|bonded]] with him, creating '''[[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime'''.

Powermaster Prime and his Autobots later battled [[Deathbringer]]. ''Optimus Prime immediately sensed Matrix energies emanating from Death Bringer, and realised that the undead reaper was a creation of the Matrix. Although Death Bringer proved to be invulnerable, Optimus Prime was finally able to defeat it by convincing it to self-destruct in concordance with its primary function. The battle with Death Bringer alerted Optimus Prime to the fact that his old body was still out there somewhere in space, and more importantly, that the Matrix that it carried was also with it. With a war to win, the location of the Matrix was not a high priority.''

With the subsequent threat of [[Unicron]] looming, priorites quickly changed and Prime began a quest to locate his old body and the physical Matrix object within it. When the Matrix was successfully reacquired, Prime sacrificed his life one more time to destroy Unicron by plunging the Matrix into his maw. However, the Powermaster process had been working to fully bond Prime and Hi-Q, and with Prime now destroyed, the process completed itself in Hi-Q's body, and the two minds and souls became one. Hi-Q's biomechanical body was stripped down and reconstructed by the [[Last Autobot]], creating a brand new Optimus Prime.

===="Another Time and Place" text story ([[retcon]]ned)====

====Generation 2====
[[image:Optimusprime-g2.jpg|right|thumb|Generation Two Optimus Prime from the Marvel Comics.]]
Prime was plagued by visions of the [[Swarm]] - a destructive by-product of Transformer reproduction - entering into an alliance with Megatron against it and the forces of the second-generation [[Cybertronians]] led by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]. Prime's body was destroyed yet again when he confronted the Swarm, but upon releasing the energy of the Matrix into it, purifying it, Prime was reborn by the repentant creature. At the end of the battle, Prime’s dream of reuniting the two races of Transformers into a single force for good seemed to be a possibility when the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s fought side by side against a common foe.

===Animated continuity===

'''Voice actors:''' [[Peter Cullen]] (US), [[Tesshō Genda]] (Japan)<br>

[[Image:Orionpax.jpg|left|thumb|Dock worker Orion Pax and his girlfriend Ariel.]]

Optimus Prime began his life as a robot named '''Orion Pax''', a simple dock worker during the Golden Age of Cybertron nine million years ago, with a girlfriend named [[Ariel]], and a best friend named [[Dion]]. At the time, a new breed of robot had recently appeared on the planet - ones with new robot-mode flight powers that made Orion idolize them. Unfortunately for Orion, when [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], the leader of these robots, approached him with inquiries about using one of the dock warehouses, Orion fell for the deception and he and Ariel were fatally wounded when Megatron and his forces then attacked in order to claim the energy stored there. Searching for someone to help them, the time-displaced [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] took Orion and Ariel to the ancient Autobot [[Alpha Trion]], who used them as the first subjects for the new reconstruction process he had developed - rebuilding the frail Autobot frames into battle-hardy configurations. With this reconstruction, Orion Pax became Optimus Prime, the first of the Autobot warriors, who took the mantle of leadership as the civil war against Megatron and Decepticons erupted, while Ariel was rebuilt into [[Elita One]], the commander of the Autobot resistance on Cybertron.

[[Image:Optimusmtmtep1.jpg|thumb|right|Turn INTO the skid.]]

As leader of the Autobots, Prime headed up the Autobots' mission to search out new worlds with new sources of energy to revitalise the depleted Cybertron. However, shortly after its launch, the [[Ark (G1)|Autobots' craft]] was attacked by the [[Nemesis|Decepticon space cruiser]] and boarded by Megatron and the Decepticons. In the ensuing struggle, the g-forces of a nearby planet pulled both crafts down, and the Autobots' ship crashed into a volcano, thrusting all the occupants of the ship into emergency stasis. Four million years later, in the Earth year 1984 C.E., a volcanic eruption jarred the ship's computer, [[Teletraan I]] back to life, and it reactivated the Decepticons, programming them with new Earth-based disguise modes. As a petty parting gesture, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] fired upon the Autobot ship, creating a landslide that knocked Prime into the path of the computer's restoration beam, restoring him to life, and beginning the war anew on Earth.

Prime was perpetually at the forefront of the action throughout the early years of the war on Earth, usually confronting Megatron, and, in some rare instances, being forced to team up with him for the greater good (or the lesser evil). He has suffered his fair share of battlefield scrapes, almost meeting his end when his vital [[cosmotron]] component was critically damaged by the Decepticon jets and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], and suffering a severe - though unfair - defeat when Megatron challenged him to one-on-one comabt while imbued with the different powers of all the Decepticons.

Generally, Prime acting in a commanding role as part of larger battles and event, but played prominent and solo roles in a few, also. In 1985, Megatron created a perfect duplicate of him, leaving the Autobots unable to differentiate between the two until the clone disregarded the safety of their human companion, [[Spike Witwicky]], exposing the deception. Later in the same year, Prime's fame and prowess led him to become the target of the demented big-game hunter, [[Lord Chumley]], who sought his head to go along with his other rare trophies. Entering the hunter's estate alone, Prime defeated all the traps and beasts lying in wait and brought Chumley to justice. The same year also saw Elita One captured by the Decepticons on Cybertron and used to lure Prime there alone; although knowing it was a trap, he ventured in solo and was defeated by the Decepticons and nearly destroyed, until Elita's stasis-field powers froze time long enough for them to escape. Prime was forced to seek out Alpha Trion to save the wounded Elita's life, and in the process, rediscovered his forgotten connection to his creator.

[[Image:Optimusg1passingthematrix.jpg|thumb|left|Oh, hey, I have this in me now, by the way.]]

Over the course of the next twenty years, the [[Decepticon]]s succeeded in seizing control of all of [[Cybertron (planet|Cybertron]], forcing the Autobots to operate from their new city on Earth, and from two bases on Cybertron's moons. In the Earth year 2005 C.E., Prime was stationed on [[Moonbase One]], and dispatched troops to Earth to acquire energy for an upcoming strike on Cybertron. The Decepticons, however, got wind of the plan and used the shuttle run to attack Autobot City; a distress call summoned Prime and support troops to Earth, and in the ensuing battle with Megatron, Optimus Prime sustained fatal injuries, but not before turning the tide of battle and forcing the Decepticon to flee. Despite the efforts of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], Optimus Prime died. The [[Matrix of Leadership]], and with it leadership of the Autobots, fell into the hands of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], and subsequently to [[Hot Rod|Rodimus Prime]].

[[Image:Optimusg1zombie.jpg|right|thumb|WHERE IS SARAH CONNOR.]]

Prime's body was entombed in a massive deep-space mausoleum with the many other fallen Autobots, but his corpse was desecrated by the [[Quintessons]] in 2006, when they reanimated it as part of an attempt to destroy the Autobots by using Prime to lure their space fleet into a trap. However, the Matrix was able to purify Prime of the Quintesson influence, and he got the other Autobots clear while he piloted his flagship into the Quintessons' detonator, triggering the explosion of a nearby sun. Prime was believed to have been destroyed in the explosion, but in reality, before the flagship impacted with the detonator, his body was recovered from the craft by two human scientists, [[Jessica Morgan]] and [[Dr. Gregory Swafford]]. However, as their ship departed, it was coated in solar spores released by the explosion of the sun. Jessica's father, [[Dr. Mark Morgan]], loathed the Autobots, and his hatred only grew when an attempt by the Decepticons to steal a heat-resistant alloy he had developed resulted in Jessica being paralysed. Swafford and Morgan reconstructed Optimus Prime's body in an attempt to use it as a delivery system for the spores, which induced hatred and madness, in order to destroy the Transformers. However, when they could not reanimate him, they used his body as a lure instead, bringing the Autobots to their lab, where they were infected. As this "[[Hate Plague]]" proceeded to spread across the galaxy, [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] retrieved a Quintesson, who fully restored Optimus Prime to life. Coating himself in Morgan's heat-resistant alloy, Prime reclaimed the Matrix from Rodimus and unleashed its concentrated wisdom to destroy the Hate Plague.

''('''Note''': There is a considerable continuity error concerning zombie Optimus. At the end of "[[Dark Awakening]]", Optimus is in pretty rough shape (as the screen shot shows), missing an arm, part of his face, a sizable portion of his shoulder, covered with cosmetic damage, etc. He is also apparently fully concious as he flies the ship into the Quintesson trap as it is being ripped apart by laser fire. However, when he is discovered in "[[The Return of Optimus Prime Part 1]]", he's both whole and shining new, and apparently comatose. There is no hint whatsoever of the battle that took place only minutes previous, no Quintesson laser-fire piercing Prime's pristine ship. Plus, the sun in question is about to go nova naturally rather than by Quintesson design, which is why Morgan and Swafford were there in the first place.)''

===="Rebirth" (America-only)====

In 2007, Prime began to suffer visions following the release of the Matrix's energy, which foretold a great transformation for Cybertron. Events began with the Decepticons' theft of the key to the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]], which forced Prime to consult Alpha Trion within [[Vector Sigma]], learning that the mega-computer had orchestrated events in order to restore Cybertron's Golden Age. When the Plasma Energy Chamber was opened and threatened to drive Earth's Sun supernova, [[Spike Witwicky]] and the other organic [[Nebulans]] who had become involved in the conflict as a result of these events were able to drain off the excess solar energy and revitalize Cybertron.

====''Binaltech'' (Japan-only)====
While Optimus Prime was fighting the Decepticon on Cybertron, he charged [[Ultra Magnus]] to protect the earth and to lead the construction of the new Autobot city.

====''Headmasters'' (Japan-only)====

''(The Headmasters anime ignores the events of the 3-part "The Rebirth" story arc and picks up a year after "The Return of Optimus Prime".)''

One year after Prime's resurrection, the Autobots had entered into an even closer relationship with Earth and began the colonization of other worlds, the first of which was the planet Athenia, where Optimus Prime was stationed. It soon became apparent, however, that when Prime had released the energy of the Matrix to cure the Hate Plague, the consequences were more far-reaching than he had anticipated - without the energy of the Matrix to act as a balancing factor, [[Vector Sigma]] had become destabilized, and the Decepticons suddenly returned to exploit this, assaulting Cybertron in order to seize control of the mega-computer. Prime took a squad of troops to aid in the battle on the planet, and when the arrival of the Autobot [[Headmaster]]s tipped the battle in their favor, Prime broke off from the main attack and headed down into the depths of the planet, planning on stabilizing Vector Sigma at any cost.

Guided through the dangers of the planet's catacombs by the spirit of Alpha Trion while the other Autobots searched for the Matrix on Earth, Prime eventually arrived at the computer, only to find his way barred by [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]. Hot Rod then arrived with the Matrix, with which Alpha Trion merged, re-energizing it and transforming Hot Rod back into Rodimus Prime; for the first time, the two Primes fought side-by-side and defeated Galvatron.

Before Rodimus could implement the Matrix to stabilize Vector Sigma, however, Optimus Prime sacrificed himself to perform the task, merging with the computer and restoring its balance to save the planet.

[[Image:PrimeZodiak.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Screw the Matrix, Prime wants some Zodiac!]]

====''Battlestars: Return of Convoy'' (Japan-only)====

In a sinister plot to destroythe Autobots, [[Dark Nova]] had Optimus Prime's [[spark|sparkless]] body revived as the evil [[False Convoy]]. False Convoy battled the Autobots but was defeated. Using the power of the [[Zodiac|the Zodiac]], Optimus Prime was brought back online and upgraded into '''Star Convoy'''. He was then reunited with [[Hot Rod (G1)#Battlestars: Return of Convoy (Japan-only)|Hot Rod]], who became his [[Micromaster]] partner.

With the likes of [[Sky Garry]], [[Grandus]] and [[Sixliner]], Star Convoy did battle with the Decepticons and Dark Nova's hoard of [[Great Galaman]] drone warriors. Getting nowhere fast, Dark Nova then resurrected [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (last seen buried in ice) as [[Megatron (G1)#Battlestars: Return of Convoy (Japan-only)|Super Megatron]] to counter Star Convoy. This didn't work all that well, and after defeating Super Megatron, his foe was resurrected again by Dark Nova as [[Megatron (G1)#Battlestars: Return of Convoy (Japan-only)|Ultra Megatron]]. After disposing of him yet again, Dark Nova merged with Ultra Megatron into [[Dark Nova|Star Giant]].

Star Giant proved to be virtually indestructible from the outside until Star Convoy got the bright idea of giving the villain indigestion. Holding Star Giant's massive mouth open, he ordered Sky Garry and [[Grandus]] to move in. After all 3 were swallowed, they began taking Star Giant down from the inside while simulataneously fighting off his various defensive systems. As soon as the trio escaped from Star Giant's interior, the monster exploded, leaving only his head slightly intact. As it happens, Megatron was housed inside Star Giant's noggin and survived the attack.

[[Image:BattleConvoy.jpg|right|thumb|left|Battle Convoy in tha hizz-ooooouuuuussseee!!!]]

====Generation 2 manga (Japan-only)====

After the end of [[Battlestars]], Optimus Prime down-graded back to his original body. Megatron eventually recovered from the Star Giant incident and supposedly turned over a new leaf. Megatron joined with Prime to form the [[Cybertron Alliance]], and things were good for a little while, as Megatron's attempts at peace were genuinely sincere. The alliance ushered in what would be called the Second Generation of the Transformers. However, after human soldiers killed one of his dearest comrades, Megatron adopted a new body and started the war anew.

To counter Megatron, Optimus Prime upgraded his body into a new Missle Trailer mode. Rallying a new wave of Autobot warriors, Optimus dilligently repelled Megatron and the Decepticons. Megatron eventually wore Optimus down in battle, though, blowing him away with a barrage of devastating attacks. Megatron finally succeeded in delivering a fatal blow to Optimus, shooting him at point blank with his cannon. Prime would have been done for, except that the [[spark|sparks]] of the previous Autobot Supreme Commanders withing the [[Matrix of Leadership]] activated the [[Reconfiguration Matrix]] to forge him a new body. Optimus Prime became '''Battle Convoy''' and easily trumped Megatron's power. After a lengthy and costly war, Battle Convoy managed to drive the Decepticon forces to retreat into deep space. Prime was last seen wounded, being aided off the battlefield by his fellow Autobots.

===''Beast Wars''===
The Beast Wars raged on prehistoric Earth, eventually leading to the discovery of the buried [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], in a desperate gambit, decided to attempt to change history by killing Optimus Prime, who was still laying in the Ark in [[stasis lock]]. Megatron hoped that this would result in the Decepticons winning the Great War and eventually [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] control of Cybertron. Megatron unleashed a full-power weapon blast at Optimus Prime's face, near-fatally injuring him. However, [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] proceeded to take Prime's spark into his body to protect it from surgical trauma while his injuries were repaired. The subsequent power increase caused by Prime's spark's connection to the Matrix mutated Primal into a large, [[Transmetal]] "Optimal Optimus" form. Then, with the repairs complete, Prime's spark was restored, and he briefly activated before sinking back into normal stasis.

===''Beast Machines''===

An enormous statue of Optimus Prime, bearing two [[Golden Disk]]s, could be seen on Cybertron in front of the Hall of Archives. The statue was subsequently blown to pieces by the [[Vehicon]] forces. Later, Megatron II beamed a hologram of Optimus Prime down to the ruins of [[Iacon]] to confront [[Optimus Primal]]. Primal mistook the hologram for the real thing and shared with it the code for the [[Oracle]]. Megatron II quickly revealed his ruse and Primal felt like a real dumbass for weeks.

===Kid Stuff Talking Story Books===
'''Voice actor: Unknown'''

[[Image:KidsPrime1.jpg|left|150px|thumb|And the fluffy kitten played with that yarn, all gosh darn night.]]

Optimus Prime is a "metallic nemesis." Megatron said so.

In one story book, a 2-part race was being held with a massive supply of oil and gasoline as the prize. The Decepticons wanted it badly, but so did the Autobots. Megatron entered the race by hiding himself inside a hollowed-out car, but ended up losing to [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]. Optimus Prime celebrated Spike's victory with a gargantuan smile as all the Decepticons starved to death.

Also, it would appear that Prime took off his face-plate to brush his teeth that morning and lost it. I'm sure it'll turn up sooner or later.

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[Image:Optronix_optimus.jpg|thumb|right|Optronix becoming Optimus Prime through the power of the [[Matrix]].]]
Optimus Prime started life as '''Optronix''' (Orion to his friends), a data archivist. After taking note of a battle in which the Autobot leader [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] had been defeated by Megatron, he was summoned to the council of elders and informed that the Matrix had chosen him to be the next leader of the Autobots. He received the Matrix of Leadership shortly thereafter, gaining a powerful new body in the process, and almost arranged for the Autobot evacuation of Cybertron, intending to leave the Decepticons to their own devices, until a battle with Megatron beneath the planet's surface, accompanied by visions from the Matrix, stirred him on to fight for the safety of his homeworld. Some time into his role as leader, Prime disappeared in a [[space bridge]] explosion along with Megatron, but returned some time later, having spent a period of time on [[Quintessa]].

Following the awakening of the Transformers on Earth, the Autobots allied with humankind and eventually defeated the Decepticons at the turn of the century. They planned to return to Cybertron aboard the newly constructed "[[Ark_II|Ark II]]," but the ship was destroyed as part of a military conspiracy to take control of the Transformers. However, a terrorist organization run by the enigmatic [[Lazarus]] was able to seize control of several of the Transformers that fell back to Earth, while the U.S. military located Prime's body. Before his departure, Prime had entrusted a small portion of the Matrix to [[Spike Witwicky]], who was forced by the product chief, General [[Robert Hallo]], to use it to reactivate Prime. Functional again, Prime used the Matrix to reactivate more of his fallen comrades, and then faced off against Megatron in [[San Francisco]].

Following this, Prime began to experience subconscious urgings, leading both the Autobots and the Decepticons to the Arctic Circle, where Shockwave arrived to greet them - and arrest them as war criminals. Shockwave had succeeded in ending the war on Cybertron, but Prime soon fell in with a rebel Autobot group that had discovered Shockwave had a greater agenda. Rallying Autobots across Cybertron to the cause, Prime faced Shockwave in battle but was defeated and had the Matrix ripped from him and used to activate Vector Sigma. Before Shockwave could make full use of the mega-computer's data, however, Prime's brother [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] arrived and bested him. The injuries Prime took in this conflicted necessitated a prolonged restoration period in stasis.

=== IDW comics continuity ===

Optimus Prime commands the Autobot armed forces spread across the galaxy from the Autobot orbital command hub.<ref>[[Stormbringer, Part 1]]</ref> He was directly involved in the cataclysm that reduced Cybertron to a dead husk, fighting alongside Megatron in a futile attempt to stop [[Thunderwing_(G1)|Thunderwing]]'s rampage. Based on the elimination of the Autobot science vessel ''[[Calabi-Yau]]'' above Thunderhead Pass, he orders the [[Wreckers]] to withdraw from [[Varas_Centralus|Varas Centralus]] and meet him on Cybertron.<ref>[[Stormbringer, Part 2]]</ref>

Sometime afterward, Prime receives a status update from Prowl's detahcment on Earth and decides the situation there warrants his direct attention. He arrives shortly before Prowl and most of his detachment return from the Decepticon command bunker in Oregon and undergoes alteration so that he can disguise hismelf as an Earth truck.<ref>[[Infiltration, Part 6]]</ref>

===Kiss Players===
[[Image:Illust.jpg|thumb|See? Melissa's just bein' nice.]]
====Radio play====
After being killed in the battle of Autobot City, [[Marissa Faireborn]] rescued Optimus Prime's carcass from the clutches of the [[Earth Defense Command]] and had him resurrected in Japan as a Dodge Ram. In addition to his ion blaster, he carried a sword/surfboard he created called the High Frequency Blade. Marissa Fairborne hated the name and renamed it the "Surf Blade". Naturally, Prime agreed to this, because really, what're you gonna do? Women, eh? Am I right? Prime and Marissa spent their days hiding from the E.D.C. and their nights hanging out at the beach. He longed for the day when he could see her bathing in the sun, rather than the moonlight, though he thought all that ice cream she was eating was making her a little fat.

One night while Marissa was surfing, she had an octopus latch onto her. Then a [[Legion]] that had infused itself with both an octopus and shipwreck attacked her. With tentacles. Prime fought it off and saved Marissa, but the EDC [[Autrooper]]s were soon dispatched to the scene, and the two had to beat a hasty retreat.

Marissa enjoys washing Prime, especially his... um... stick shift and gas tank. Which makes Prime shudder and moan.

''('''Note''': This is all actually part of the official fiction. Really.)''
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* Optimus Prime
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''01'''
* VS-X Convoy
: this version had blue windows, and came with Megatron
* Good-Bye Convoy
: This wersion had blue windows, and came with [[Mirage (G1)|Ligier]] and [[Red Alert (G1)|Alert]]
* Optimus Prime (Powermaster)
* Optimus Prime (Action Master)
===Generation 2===
* Optimus Prime
* Hero Optimus Prime
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''TRF-1'''
: also released in a Japanese Giftset with Hero Megatron
* Laser Optimus Prime
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''TRF-13'''
* Go-Bot Optimus Prime
* Unreleased Hero Optimus Prime redeco
* Unreleased Autoroller General Optimus Prime
* Battle Convoy reissue
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''TRF-13-S'''

===Reissues===
* Too many to count
===eHobby===
* Orion Pax
:''Redeco of [[Kup]], came with [[Dion]]''
===Robot Masters===
* G1 Convoy
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''RM-01'''
* Metalic G1 Convoy w/ DVD
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''RM-10'''
* G1 Convoy (black version)
===20th Anniversary===
* Optimus Prime
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-01'''
===Universe===
* Optimus Prime (Spychanger)
===Kiss Players===
* '''Convoy w/ Marissa Fairborne'''
===Titanium===
* War Within Optimus Prime (3" Robot Masters figurine)
* Optimus Prime (3" Robot Master figurine)
* War Within Optimus Prime (6" Cybertron Heroes)
===Classics===
* Optimus Prime (Voyager-class)
* Optimus Prime (G1-style semi-truck, two-pack)

==Trivia==
*According to [[Bob Budiansky]], longtime comics writer [[Denny O'Neil]] named Optimus Prime prior to Budiansky being brought on to the ''Transformers'' project.

[[image:Optimusprime-mom.jpg|125px|right|thumb|Prime's mom knows how to write in cursive.]]

*Aside from occasionally having Alpha Trion as a father figure, Optimus Prime may have a mother! In an advertisement for [[Pepsi Convoy]] that shows him in a refrigerator (along with [[Destron Pizza]]), a note attached to a nearby piece of tupperware reads:

:''Dear Convoy''
:''Warm it before you eat''
:''Mom''

:Although the ad itself is for Pepsi Convoy, he is a separate character, and it can be assumed that the note was left for Convoy/Optimus Prime himself.

[[image:PrototypeTHB.jpg|125px|left|thumb|Not so Optimus Prime.]]

*The first prototype for Battle Convoy, the ''[[Diaclone]]'' originator of Optimus Prime, was vastly different from the final version, complete with an entirely different transformation and a car carrying trailer. The head lacked the faceplate.

*At [[BotCon 2005]], [[Hideaki Yoke]] revealed that Optimus Prime (or more accurately, ''Diaclone'' Battle Convoy) was not designed by a single person, but rather a team of [[Takara]] designers as the one who was originally assigned the job had fallen behind. It is said that a young [[Shoji Kawamori]] was also a member of this team at some point, who would design '''THS-02 Convoy''' over 20 years later.

*[[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, being the grand toy rebirth of Optimus Prime post-movie, apparently received a lot of thought during the design process. Prime went through an inordinate number of design changes from concept to final with at least three very major revisions:

:*The earliest version, as shown in the first patent application for the toy, was to have the Prime cab be a triplechanger, turning from truck cab to jet or robot. The nosecone of the jet and robot legs were released by the Powermaster lock in the same fashion as the legs in the final version. Optimus would have had winged arms in non-super robot mode. The super robot mode's head was also integrated into the trailer's hitch... and lacked a faceplate.

:*The second known version <ref>[[Transformers Generations Deluxe]], p22, p106</ref> ditched the triplechanging gimmick on the cab and simplified things a good bit. Interestingly, this design was used for the animation model for the commercials. The animation model was apparently also used by Marvel, as Powermaster Prime has several distinct characteristics only seen in the second design, such as the wider "block head" and two faux smokestacks on top of either shoulder as opposed to one. Also, in a rather odd twist, this design features a black head and fists for both super and regular modes rather than the traditional blue. It also had yellow eyes in either mode a la the original Optimus Prime.

:*The third version <ref>[[Transformers Generations Deluxe]], p106</ref> would quite possibly have been the most gimmick loaded Transformer in the history of the line, simultaneously being a Powermaster, [[Headmaster]], and triple changer. The Headmaster also would have been a triplechanger, turning into a sort of armored four-wheeled rover (Roller II?) and robot as well as a rather silly looking Optimus Prime head with four vertically aligned wheels jutting off the sides. It seems that when the extra Headmaster gimmick was scrapped, the super mode head remained separate rather than being reintegrated into the trailer hitch such as on the earliest design. Notably, the body of this design is extremely close to the final design.

:*A fourth version is shown in the 1987-88 Transformers product catalog that has several minor differences from both Powermaster Prime and [[God Ginrai]], such as having God Ginrai's sliding fists but in red, a completely different trailer hitch assembly partially based on the third design, an offset Autobot symbol in base mode, extended feet also based on third design, far more detailed super mode outer leg panels, completely different front bumper, and the first instance of single faux shoulder smokestacks rather than two. It is still unknown as to why Powermaster Prime has completely different arms from God Ginrai or all earlier concept versions.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm Optimus Prime on TFU.info]

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Insecticon (G1)

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''The Insecticons are a [[Decepticon]] subgroup in the [[Generation 1]] continuity.''

The '''Insecticons''' are an individualistic, greedy, arrogant group of troublemakers that have an on again/off again affiliation with the Decepticons. The Insecticons also display a wide array of unique abilities including eating both organic and inorganic matter for energy, creating clones of themselves, weather control, and [[cerebro-shell|cerebro-shells]].

''Japanese group name:'' '''Insectron'''<br>
''Italian group name:'' '''Mini-Insectors'''

The known Generation 1 Insecticons are...

*[[Bombshell]]
*[[Barrage (Decepticon)|Barrage]]
*[[Buzzclaw (Timelines)|Buzzclaw]]
*[[Chop Shop]]
*[[Dirge (Timelines)|Dirge]]
*[[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]
*[[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]]
*[[Salvo]]
*[[Shothole]]
*[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Venom]]
*[[Virulent Clone]]s
*[[Zaptrap]]

=Fiction=
===Animated continuity===
[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]], [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]], and [[Bombshell]] escaped from the [[Nemesis]] as it crashed after shooting down the [[Ark]]. Landing in a swamp, the three gained alternate modes based on local insects, and may have gained their strange abilities from a few millenia of independant evolution on a strange world.

Eventually reunited with their Decepticon comrades, the three warriors put their powers on full display, as well as their willingness to "eat and run". The Insecticons would frequently become a part of one scheme or another, and then would betray/be betrayed by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] resulting in fighting between the two factions.

After the [[Battle of Autobot City]], the three Insecticons find themselves battered and broken, and on the wrong end of the "weight" jettisoned from [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. All three are reformatted by [[Unicron]] into new bodies with some debate over who became who. However, the Insecticons were often seen in the Decepticon army throughout 2006.

===Marvel Comics continuity===

===Dreamwave Comics continuity===

===''Timelines: Descent into Evil'' continuity===
By the time of the events of [[Descent Into Evil]], the remnants of the Decepticons had been widely dispersed, apparently lacking access to their cloning abilities. The Decepticon general [[Deathsaurus]], seeking to provide the [[Decepticon-Predacon Alliance]] with the means to return the balance of power to their favor, established a research facility on [[Ceti Alpha Seven]]. In this lab, the surviving Insecticons [[Buzzclaw_(Timelines)|Buzzclaw]] and [[Dirge_(Timelines)|Dirge]] were analyzed, and their genetic cloning ability unlocked once more. The resultant [[Virulent Clones]] fought against an Autobot team sent to destroy the base, but were ultimately destroyed along with their base, and possibly Buzzclaw.

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Starscream (G1)

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:''Starscream is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''
[[Image:Starscreamg1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Let me guess. You're gonna attempt to overthrow Megatron, fail, cry, then repeat the cycle.]]

'''Starscream''' is the treacherous Decepticon Air Commander. He's famous not only for his incredible skill, but also for his limitless (and troublesome) ambition. Starscream believes that he is more suited for command than Decepticon Leader [[Megatron_(G1)|Megatron]]. Thankfully for Megatron, Starscream's mutinous, powergrabbing plots are almost always transparent. Despite his constant failures, Starscream believes it is only a matter of time before he prevails -- his destiny is inevitable.

Unlike most Transformers, he has a mutant, indestructable [[Spark]]. His lifeforce cannot be destroyed and can persist even without a body to contain it.

''Italian name:'' '''Astrum'''<br>

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[Image:Starscream uscomics2.png|thumb|left|With Megatron's guidance, Starscream may one day become a valuable team member.]]

Starscream helped invade the [[Ark]], got deactivated. Woke up, questioned Megatron, got deactivated. Fought Omega Supreme, got deactivated. Was mysteriously active when meeting Cobra. Rescued by [[Ratbat]]'s forces on the Moon, Starscream set about a chain of systematic betrayals that temporarily gained him almost limitless power thanks to the [[Underbase]], but ultimately resulted in both Ratbat's death and his own (not to mention about 75% of the entire G1 cast up to that point).

[[Image:ZombieScream1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Braaaiiiinnnssss!]]

''[[Dreadwing (G1)|Dreadwing]] and [[Darkwind]] were sent by Megatron to reclaim Starscream's charred corpse on planet Earth. Starscream's remains were possessed by the essence of the Underbase and went on a psychotic rampage, nearly killing [[Dr. Susan Hoffman]] and her [[Dr. Susan Hoffman#Dr. Hoffman's Assistants|Assistants]]. The Underbase eventually realised it was acting insane and regained control, but as soon as it did, Dreadwing and Darkwind siphoned all the power out of it and Starscream's corpse returned to being an inanimate pile of scrap which the pair quickly collected.''

Starscream's remains were delivered to Megatron, who kidnapped [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] to rebuild Starscream with a powerful [[Pretender]] shell. He suffered a crisis of confidence upon reawakening, which he soon overcame in time to betray everyone again. Starscream fled [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] after [[Unicron]]'s assault, was deactivated. Rebuilt by Megatron, betrayed him and stole the [[Matrix]].

[[Image:Starscream uscomics.png|thumb|left|200px|"I am only saving you so that I may punish you later."]]
Starscream discovered firsthand the dangers of stealing the Matrix. While he held it, the Matrix rewrote his programming to better suit its own tastes. As a result, Starscream emerged a snow-white boy scout with no mounted weapons that would never hurt a fly and went out of his way to help old ladies across the street. (More or less.)

He fervently hopes the effect is only temporary.

===Animated continuity===
'''Voice Actor:''' [[Chris Latta]] (US), [[Hirotaka Suzuoki]] (Japan)

Starscream was the Decepticons' second-in-command. He was rash, boastful, cowardly, and even whiney. His rash and spiteful actions led to the resurrection of the Autobots on Earth, when a blast intended to trap the Autobots there forever caused Optimus Prime to fall into the life giving rays of Teletraan-I, who soon had all his fellow autobots ready for action again. Starscream would always demand action rather than waste time with planning, often calling Megatron a coward or taking action himself without waiting for the order. Needless to say, this got him nearly killed by Megatron on more than one occasion.

Starscream's status probably came from the fact he had command over the other [[Seeker|Jet Fighter Decipticons]], which formed pretty much 50% of the entire Decepticon force at the time of the first and second seasons.

Starscream's ambition was also great, and often sought to take command away from Megatron. One such attempt was to challenge him to a duel, and shoot him in the back when he turned away laughing. His "Victory" here was short lived, as Megatron was just stunned, shot Starscream, and banished him from his forces. This led Starscream to "create" the [[Combaticon]]s, from a bunch of wrecked army vehicles he found on the island he was deserted on, and some Decepticon "Brains" he stole from the Decepticon Prison. Megatron let him, and his newly formed army, back into the Decepticons soon afterwards, despite the fact they were all Decepticon outcasts and criminals.

Starscream's thirst for leadership led to his death in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', when, during the Decepticon's dramatic seige on [[Autobot City]], Megatron would fight his final battle with Optimus Prime. By the end of it, the Decepticon leader was battered beyond repair, left on the verge of stasis lock. Starscream, who if nothing else can see an opportunity in every situation, took advantage of this moment of weakness to rally the healthy Decepticons that remained after the battle, ejecting the "dead weight" of his wounded former comrades into space. Starscream, with transparent satisfaction, threw Megatron out personally, before closing the door on that part of Transformers history and beginning an inter-Decepticon brawl that would eventually place him at the head of the ranks.

Starscream couldn't have known, of course, that Megatron would be found and reshaped by the godlike [[Unicron]] before his Spark faded completely. Reborn as [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], he made it his first order of business to take back what Starscream had taken, interrupting the pompous and overblown coronation Starscream had set up for himself and killing him with a single, terrible blast, likely setting a record for the shortest reign in Decepticon history.

This was not the end, however, as his ghost came back, with "cunning" schemes. First he possessed [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], and handed Galvatron over to [[Rodimus Prime]]. Rodmius didn't kill or even imprison Galvatron however, and he came back angered, and shot his second in command, not realising he had not been himself. Starscream had already found a new host in [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] by this time, whom he used in his next "master plan". This one involved making deals with Unicron, who requested Starscream help him find new body parts, in return for a new body for himself. Starscream followed his orders exactly, until his host ran off before his could connect Unicron's head to Cybertron as a new body. This is where Starscream showed his "true cunning", stating that if Unicron wanted him to connect him to his new Planet, he would have to give him his new body first. Unicron did so, repeating his request to finish connecting his head to his new body, however Starscream turned on him immediately, telling him mockingly to do it himself. At this point, the autobots set off a load of explosives, unaware of these turn of events, that sent Starscream, in his new body, spinning out of control through space, past Galvatron and his crew (Galvatron took this chance to fire at what he thought was a ghost), and never to be seen again.

One last thing to note is Cyclonus's line after the last glimpse of Starscream: "Hey, since when have ghosts spun out of control through space?"

====Japanese manga====

[[Image:StarscreamGhost.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Starscream's Ghost being evicted by his landlord.]]

Between the events of "Starscream's Ghost" and "Ghost in the Machine" the 5th issue of the Transformers 2010 manga (simply called "The Transformer") takes place. In this story, Starscream's ghost teams up with the [[Quintesson (G1)|Quintessons]] who build him a powerful new body. The new body, equipped with attacks such as "Right Arm Destron Gun" and the "Revolver Laser", was created using a combination of Optimus Prime's and Megatron's designs. The result is [[Guiltar]].

[[Image:Guiltor-Gun.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Guiltor, preparing to complete the preparation for completion.]]

Guiltar joins the Decepticons and quickly becomes Galvatron's right-hand man (literally, in like, 5 seconds). Galvatron tricks Rodimus Prime into engaging him in a one-on-one battle and fake's defeat. When Rodimus least suspects it, Guiltar attacks and wrecks his shit. Galvatron compliments Guiltar on his power and loyalty, and instinctively, Guiltar beats the crap out of Galvatron and declares his ambition to take-over the Decepticons. Rodimus Prime and Galvatron call a truce and join forces to defeat Guiltar. They wreck him something fierce, destorying his body and forcing Starscream's ghost out. They then end the truce and go about their business.

===''Beast Wars''===
'''Voice Actor:''' [[Doug Parker]] (US), [[Kazuki Yao]] (Japan)

Starscream's ghost travelled through time and space to the prehistoric earth of the [[Beast Wars]], where he possessed [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]'s body during an electrical storm. He ingratiated himself with [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], claiming that he had been destroyed by [[Unicron]] while protecting [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. After leading a successful raid on the [[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]], he was left in command of the captured [[Maximal]] ship, along with [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] and [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]], the former of whom he took as his 'protege'. When the defeated Maximals surrendered to him, he took [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] and [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] hostage and ordered the remaining Maximals to attack the [[Darkside]] - Scorponok objected, but he was very forcefully overruled. Shortly after the attack began, the two captive Maximals broke out and drove the Predacons out of the Axalon. Starscream fled, pursued by Primal, and abandoned Blackarachnia to her fate. After a spirited chase, Primal cornered Starscream at an [[energon]] deposit, paralysing him. As he tried to bargain his way out of his predicament, his vengeful ex-partner Blackarachnia detonated the energon, blowing Waspinator to scrap and forcing Starscream's spark out of his body.

Adrift in space once more, Starscream's ghost screamed vengeance into the void...

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

===''Robot Masters''===
Voice actors: [[Kunihiro Kawamoto]] (Japan)

===IDW comics continuity===

Starscream is the leader of a Decepticon insurgent cell that has operated covertly on Earth for at least four years, working to destabilise Earth's governing organisations and create global anarchy. However, since the discovery of the mysterious, Energon-like substance, [[Ore-13]], Starscream has stepped outside standard procedure, establishing a second command bunker in [[Oregon]] above a richer seam of the ore than the one in [[Nebraska]] and ordering [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] to cover his tracks. Starscream intended to use Ore-13 to challenge [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] for leadership of the Decepticons, but when the moment of truth finally arrived, the energy source proved insufficient to destroy the Decepticon leader, and Megatron blasted Starscream with his fusion cannon at point blank range, virtually obliterating him. It is unclear whether or not Starscream will recover, as Megatron told the other Decepticons, "See to the remains. If he lives, then I'll decide what to do with him."

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Starscream''' (Decepticon Jet, 1984/1985/1986)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''22'''

: For some reason, the stats on Starscream and Skywarp's tech specs were switched, which explains Starscream's low rank.
: Starscream's first toy was taken from the ''[[Diaclone]]'' line, transforming into an F-15 fighter jet. There are numerous minor construction variations on this mold, common for most of the ''Diaclone''-based Transformers.

: This mold is also used by [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]].

* '''Starscream''' (Classic Pretender, 1989)
:Starscream was released as a Classic Pretender with a human shell. The inner robot was a simplified version of the original toy. The K-Mart [[exclusive]] "Legends" release had only the inner robot. The Legends figure was released with the other three Legends in a Japanese giftset the same year.

* '''Starscream''' (Action Master, 1990)

===Generation 2===
* '''Starscream''' (Decepticon Jet, 1993)
:Starscream's ''Generation 2'' release was a [[retool]] of his original toy with new missiles, launchers, and a sound box.

:''(A recolor of [[Smokescreen (G2)|Smokescreen]] was planned for 1995, but was never released. The deco was used for the [[Beast Wars II]] [[Starscream (BWII)|Starscream]] and [[BB]], with only the stickers being changed.)''

===Machine Wars===

* '''Starscream'''
:Starscream's Machine Wars release was a recolor of the Predator [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]] with fewer missiles, no launcher, and most of the gimmicks removed.

===Reissues===

* '''Starscream''' (Takara)
:The first reissiue of Starscream was practically identical to the original toy, and was released in 2001. E-Hobby's exclusive for this reissiue was a set with Ghost Starscream (in transparent colors), and Black Starscream, which had colors based off of the Machine Wars toy. An all-clear lucky draw was made for a contest with ''Transformers: Generations''.

* '''Starscream''' (Hasbro Toys "R" Us)
: Starscream was reissued in normal colors in the US in 2003. The release had remolded elongated missiles and launchers as to comply with current toy safety laws.

* Starscream (Transformers Collection)
: Starscream's Transformer Collection reissue from 2003 was recolored into show-accurate colors, and came with retooled fists to hold a new Megatron gun mode accessory. An [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] fist that could hold the gun was also included, as was a DVD.

===Robot Masters===

* '''Starscream'''
:Starscream's Robot Masters toy is a reimagining of the original toy, designed to be closer to the animation model, with greater poseability and integrated parts that did not require detachment during transformation (with the exception of his null-ray blasters). After re-engineering the design to stay roughly in one piece during transformation, Takara then gave him chromed missile pods that attach to his chestplate.
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''RM-12'''

===Heroes of Cybertron===

:A series of non-transforming PVC figures released to [[Market 6]] stores in the early 2000s. Largely based on Japan's SCF line.

* '''Starscream''' (Regular)
: Repaint of the Japanese SCF Starscream figure. Non-transforming, true to the animation model. Distinctive from the Japanese release with its glossy paint and "light-up" eyes.

* '''Starscream''' (from the Convention Set)
: Above, but part of a six-pack of figures which also included Thundercracker, Skywarp, and three Clones.

* '''Starscream''' (with crown)
: Originally a chase figure in Japan, this remold of the regular figure includes a cape, newly molded limbs, and a head with the crown as seen in the movie.

===Masterpiece===

:Prototype pictures of the figure have recently started surfacing. The figure is set to be released in September 2006.

===Classics===
* '''Starscream'''

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Skids (G1)

2006-09-23T16:15:32Z

151.24.81.183:

{{disambig3|Skids}}

''Skids is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation One]] universe.''

[[Image:Skidsg1.jpg|right|thumb|250px|GEE, THAT LOOKS LIKE HIS ALTERNATORS HEAD. WHAT ARE THE ODDS.]]

'''Skids''' is a theoretician. He likes to daydream, get built into furniture, and pick up cowboy chicks.

He is noteworthy for his almost complete absence from the original television series.

''Italian name:'' '''Furetto'''<br>

==Fiction==
===Marvel Generation 1 Comics===

''(Note: events from the Marvel UK comic are in italics.)''

In the event that the [[Ark]]'s mission would require more manpower, Optimus Prime had several Autobots encode copies of their personalities as light patterns within crystals, including Skids. When a large number of Prime's troops were then injured during the opening volleys of the war on [[Earth]], Prime arranged for the construction of new bodys, which the personalities were then programmed into, bringing Skids and the others to life "for a second time." Now in a new body that transformed into a blue van, Skids's first mission was to aid in preventing [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] from steailng sonic energy from a [[Brick Springstern]] concert, and he immediately took a liking to the music of Earth and the possibilities of what could be learned from interacting with mankind.

On the way to raid the [[Decepticon]] base, Skids accidentally clipped the car of hot-tempered [[Jake Dalrymple]], who pursued the Autobots on their mission and distracted Skids just enough for [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] to blast him off a cliff. Lying crippled and unable to transform, Skids was shortly discovered by register girl [[Charlene]], who, thinking he was an ordinary van, had him fixed up with the intent of keeping him for herself. Skids was open to the idea at first, preferring to life a peaceful life to that of a warrior, but after another bout of road rage with Dalrymple, the unearthly stunts he performed left him no option but to reveal his true nature of Charlene. A somewhat unusual [[Robot-Fleshling Romance|relationship]] ensued between the two, but more trouble soon came Skids's way in the form of [[Donny Finkleberg]], who was being hunted down by Ravage. Fleeing from the Decepticon with Charlene and Donny, Skids hid out at an abandoned mining town, but yet again, the raging Dalrymple tracked him down and shattered his windshield, knocking him unconscious and into a dream where he died through his refual to attack Megatron and save Charlene. Reawakening, he engaged Ravage in battle again, finally finding the strength to act, and causing his foe to tumble down a mineshaft. Skids then parted ways with Charlene, having come to the realisation that their two roles in life were too different for their relationship to work out.

Skids returned to the Ark with Finkleberg, and later embarked on a mission with him to track down a group of missing Autobots who had been captured by the [[RAAT|Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team]]. Unfortunately, money still governed Finkleberg's actions, and he promptly sold out Skids to RAAT's leader [[Walter Barnett]] when Skids was deactivated for the night. Skids was disassembled for study, but when the Decepticons [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] appeared on Earth and began defacing landmarks, RAAT operative [[Circuit Breaker]] was forced to enter into a deal with the Autobots to stop them. Skids and the other Autobots' components were combined to form a jury-rigged robot that Circuit Breaker used to stop the [[Battlechargers]], but in return for their co-operation, Skids and the Autobots were allowed to go free.

''On the return trip to the Ark, however, Skids was abruptly torn from reality when the future Decepticon [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] travelled back in time from 2006, shunting Skids into [[limbo]] to maintain temporal balance. Skids remained in limbo for two years while Galvatron ran amok on Earth, his mind steadily succumbing to the dream-illusions created by the monstrous creatures native to the realm. With Galvatron's eventual destruction during the [[Time Wars]], Skids was finally returned to Earth, but the limbo-creatures had succeeded in shaping a reality from his dreams, and the nightmarish monsters that he had imagined materialised on Earth with him. Fleeing from the beasts, who desired to merge with Skids so that they might become more powerful, Skids lured them into a nuclear power plant which had planned to detonate, wiping out the monsters and himself, but the remnants of the Autobot [[Wreckers]] and [[Catilla]] and [[Carnivac]] of the Decepticon [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] arrived to aid him, defeating the monsters. Skids joined with this group of Transformers, forming the [[Survivors]].''

===Generation 1 Cartoon===
'''Voice actors:''' [[Michael Chain]], [[Dan Gilvezan]] (US), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japan)

Like many of the Autobots who first appeared in 1985, the exact circumstances behind Skids joining the original group of Earth-based Autobots remain unknown. Skids first appeared as part of a strike force that was sent to stop the [[Insecticons (G1)|Insecticons]] from ravaging a human farm, only to meet with failure. Apparently injured in the battle, Skids underwent some repairs by [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] upon return to Autobot Headquarters, where he responding with some degree of disbelief to [[Bumblebee]]'s report that he had retrieved [[robotic insecticide]] to deal with the Insecticon threat.

Skids's second and final appearance saw him as part of a team sent to investigate bombs that were raining down on the city from a football stadium (the work of the [[Triplechanger]] [[Blitzwing]]). Blitzwing had, however, had the stadium surrounded by a massive maze built by the [[Construticons]], and while attempting to traverse it, Skids crashed into [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and was driven over by tank-mode Blitzwing. Skids and the other Autobots' remains were then gathered by [[Scrapper]] who built a throne for himself out of them, but they were soon rescued and quickly rebuilt, and participated in the crises that ensued as Blitzwing, [[Astrotrain]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] vied for Decepticon leadership. Following that skirmish, Prowl opioned that Optimus Prime was the greatest leader in the universe, which prompted himself, Skids, [[Bluestreak]] and [[Tracks]] to form themselves into a throne for Prime; Prime refused to sit, saying that thrones were for Decepticons - he'd rather roll.

===Dreamwave Generation 1 Comics===

Skids was not among the Autobots who travelled to Earth aboard the Ark, remaining behind on Cybertron as the planet slipped into the deactivated state known as the [[Great Shutdown]]. When Shockwave began reactivating the planet and successfully unified the Autobot and Decepticon factions, Skids was a member of the council of Autobots who served to represent their faction in the alliance.

===Binaltech===

Skids was the first of the Binaltech Autobots created simply with the intent of upgrading an existing, healthy Transformer, rather than in the name of repairing one that had been injured. Outfitted with self-repairing nanomechanical antibodies, Skids's body can, barring heavy damage in battle, theoretically function for thousands of years without maintenance. In both his original and new body, Skids dedicated time to studying the chronal warp on [[Dinobot Island]], which gave rise to the Autobot strategy known as "Operation: [[Distant Thunder]]," a last-ditch scheme should the Decepticons tamper with the fabric of space-time. That horror occurred when Ravage used the [[Kronosphere]] to alter the timeline, and Skids prepared to initiate the plan and send [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]'s memory data back in time to avert the catastrophe.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* Skids
Skids' toy transformed into a blue Honda City Turbo with a red stripe. It did not look at all like a Tylenol. Nor did it look like many cars available at the time in the United States. Perhaps due to this, his car mode was often misinterpreted as one of the then-new minivans in Transformers fiction, despite the fact that a Honda City Turbo is a subcompact car, and as such, could theoretically be stowed in the back seat of an actual minivan.

* VS-Z Skids
: released with [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]].
* Transformer Collection Skids
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''96''', '''TFC-03'''

===Alternators===
* Skids
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-16'''

==External Links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Skids/skids.htm Skids at TFU.info]

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Wheeljack (G1)

2006-09-23T16:12:26Z

151.24.81.183:

{{disambig3|Wheeljack}}

''Wheeljack is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity.''

[[Image:Wheeljackg1.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Optimus Prime! I built a machine that builds machines that build catapults!]]

'''Wheeljack''' is his own worst enemy. Somewhat of a crackpot inventor, a good half of his creations blow up in his face. He's simultaneously one of the Autobots' greatest assets and problems; for every successful gadget he builds, there's one which requires [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] to put him (and his lab) back together. But once in a while he strikes gold, which has won him respect from even the Decepticons.

Keeping him from being a complete nerd, Wheeljack is amazing on the road. There's few stunts he can't pull off. He enjoys showing off both on the design table and on the streets.

''Italian name:'' '''Saetta'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics===

===Generation 1 Cartoon===
'''Voice actor:''' [[Chris Latta]] (US), [[Osamu Saka]]→[[Shinobu Satouchi]] (Japan) [[Katsumi Suzuki]] ([[Attack of the Autobots]] and [[Day of the Machines]] only)

[[Image:cybertronwheeljack.jpg|thumb|Boxy but safe.]]
Wheeljack was one of the original crew of [[Autobots]] aboard the ''[[Ark]]'' when it crashed into the Earth four million years ago. Originally a boxy-shaped transport affixed with retractable bumper-mounted cutting blades, Wheeljack was reformatted in 1984 to be a speedy and rare Lancia Stratos Turbo custom racing car.

Wheeljack was part of the battle unit organized by [[Jazz]] to first challenge the re-awakened [[Decepticons]] on Earth. He was involved in the battle at an off-shore oil rig, where the Autobots would meet the Witwickys, human workers that would befriend the Autobots. Wheeljack developed an especially close friendship with [[Sparkplug Witwicky]], as the two were gifted mechanics. Wheeljack was next part of the team that attempted to stop the Decepticon plot to overload [[Sherman Dam]].

A restless engineer, Wheeljack has developed all manner of contraptions and equipment for his personal use and for use by his fellow Autobots, often with catastrophic results. He designed the compact yet extremely powerful explosive that nearly trapped the Decepticons in the ruby crystal mines of [[Burma]]. Concealed in Wheeljack's left wrist is a fire suppression system, which no doubt came in handy when one of this devices would blow up in his face.

''Wheeljack has the distinction of being the first Transformer to appear in an episode of the animated series.''

===Victory Cartoon===

Wheeljack, [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Minerva (G1)|Minerva]] were summoned by [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] to save the life of the fallen [[Ginrai (G1)|Ginrai]]. They succeeded, transforming the former [[transtector]] into the mighty [[Victory Leo (G1)|Victory Leo]].

''('''Note''': Wheeljack's not-being-deadness is never addressed. Though to Japanese viewers during the original airings, this was not a noticable discrepancy, as the [[Transformers:_The_Movie|movie]] where he died had not been shown in Japan until '''after''' ''Victory'' had aired. However, the original Movie storyboards show [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] as the dead Autobot next to [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]].)''

===Binaltech===

===Dreamwave Generation 1 Comics===

===IDW Generation 1 Comics===

Wheeljack is part of a detachment of Autobots that has operated covertly on Earth for at least four years, attempting to foil a Decepticon insurgency. He appears to be continuing in his role of technical scientist and gadgeteer for the Autobot detachment; he builds a device that can interface the [[SM-40]] palmtop computer with the systems aboard the Autobots' [[Ark-17]] spacecraft.

===Devil's Due G.I.Joe vs Transformers Comics===

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* Wheeljack
: The original Wheeljack toy, released as part of the 1984 series of Autobots, was based on a Diaclone Lancia Stratos Turbo. A rare pre-Transformers variant includes the Marlboro-type Lancia, which has a differently tooled head and Marlboro logos.
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''03'''
* Action Master Wheeljack

===Alternators===
* Wheeljack
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-14'''
===Universe===

==External Links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Wheeljack/wheeljack.htm Wheeljack at TFU.info]

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Prowl (G1)

2006-09-23T16:08:22Z

151.24.81.183:

{{disambig3|Prowl}}

:''Prowl is an [[Autobot]] character in the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

[[Image:Prowlg1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Prick.]]

'''Prowl''' is the Autobot military strategist. As such, Autobot Commander [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)|Optimus Prime]] will keep Prowl near at hand for his indispensable expertise. He does not react well to the unsuspected and despises disorder. He believes his dedication to logic and rational thought puts him next in line for Optimus Prime's job and dreams of making grand speeches -- even though in reality he's stoic and uncharismatic.

He really doesn't tend to get along well with his fellow Autobots, many of whom find his strict adherence to military protocol stifling, and his uptight personality sure doesn't help matters. The [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] commander [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] ''especially'' honks Prowl off, and Grimlock feels pretty much the same way in return, only with more swear words.

''Spanish name:'' '''Cervo'''<br>
''Italian name:'' '''Pantera'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===

===Animated continuity===
''Voice actor:'' [[Michael Bell]] (US), [[Toshirō Ishii]] (Japan)<br>

Prowl was part of the crew of the ''[[Ark]]'', the Autobot starship that left Cyberton looking for alternate sources of energy only to crashland on Earth. Four million years later, the Transformers were reawakened and reformatted by Teletraan-1. Despite being situated in the United States, Prowl was reformatted as a Japanese police car. No one seemed to notice.

On Earth, Prowl continued to serve as [[Optimus Prime]]'s right hand man, filling the role of military advisor and strategist. His precision thinking and by-the-books planning served as a valuable counterpoint to Jazz's more improvisational style, and it was up to Optimus Prime to weigh their views and come to a decision.

Prowl met his maker in the year 2005, alongside fellow Autobots [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Brawn]] and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]. During a [[Decepticon]] assault of a shuttle run to earth from Moonbase One for energon. He was felled by a single blast from [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]], proving that a stylish leap when you fire your gun is all that was needed for Decepticon weapons to actually kill someone.

===Kid Stuff Talking Story Books===
'''Voice actor: Unknown'''

:'''''"OUR MISSILES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!"'''''

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

===IDW comics continuity===

Prowl is the leader of a detachment of Autobots that has operated covertly on Earth for at least four years, attempting to foil a Decepticon insurgency. He almost throws [[Ratchet_(G1)|Ratchet]] in the brig for breaking cover to rescue three humans from the Decepticon covert unit and subsequently refuses to contact Optimus Prime until further evidence of the Decepticons' current activities is uncovered.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Prowl''' (1984, 1991, 2002)
Prowl was part of the first series of Autobots released in 1984, reusing a mold originally developed for a Diaclone Datsun Fairlady Z (280 ZX) police car. The Diaclone version had decals that identified him as a Japanese police car, which in turn were translated into "Highway Patrol" for the North American Transformers release. The original instructions booklet, though, features a visible Japanese label sheet complete with the chrysanthemum emblem found on Japanese police cars. Prowl uses the same mold as [[Bluestreak]], though with some specific tooling on his backplate / car roof to depict his police lights.
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''09''', '''TFC-02'''
* '''Prowl''' (Action Master)

===Machine Wars===
* '''Prowl''' (1997)
: This toy is a redeco of Machine Wars [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]
===Alternators===
* '''Prowl''' (2005)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-15'''
: Alternators Prowl was different from Binaltech Prowl, who had a different vehicle mode deco, a different spoiler, and gray plastic instead of baby blue plastic. The US version was released as a Satellite Patrol special edition.
* '''Prowl''' (Blue Binaltech)
:Civilian colors

===Universe===

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm Prowl on TFU.info]

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Prowl (G1)

2006-09-23T16:07:18Z

151.24.81.183:

{{disambig3|Prowl}}

:''Prowl is an [[Autobot]] character in the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

[[Image:Prowlg1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Prick.]]

'''Prowl''' is the Autobot military strategist. As such, Autobot Commander [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)|Optimus Prime]] will keep Prowl near at hand for his indispensable expertise. He does not react well to the unsuspected and despises disorder. He believes his dedication to logic and rational thought puts him next in line for Optimus Prime's job and dreams of making grand speeches -- even though in reality he's stoic and uncharismatic.

He really doesn't tend to get along well with his fellow Autobots, many of whom find his strict adherence to military protocol stifling, and his uptight personality sure doesn't help matters. The [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] commander [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] ''especially'' honks Prowl off, and Grimlock feels pretty much the same way in return, only with more swear words.

''Spanish name:'' '''Cervo'''
''Italian name:'' '''Pantera'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===

===Animated continuity===
''Voice actor:'' [[Michael Bell]] (US), [[Toshirō Ishii]] (Japan)<br>

Prowl was part of the crew of the ''[[Ark]]'', the Autobot starship that left Cyberton looking for alternate sources of energy only to crashland on Earth. Four million years later, the Transformers were reawakened and reformatted by Teletraan-1. Despite being situated in the United States, Prowl was reformatted as a Japanese police car. No one seemed to notice.

On Earth, Prowl continued to serve as [[Optimus Prime]]'s right hand man, filling the role of military advisor and strategist. His precision thinking and by-the-books planning served as a valuable counterpoint to Jazz's more improvisational style, and it was up to Optimus Prime to weigh their views and come to a decision.

Prowl met his maker in the year 2005, alongside fellow Autobots [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Brawn]] and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]. During a [[Decepticon]] assault of a shuttle run to earth from Moonbase One for energon. He was felled by a single blast from [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]], proving that a stylish leap when you fire your gun is all that was needed for Decepticon weapons to actually kill someone.

===Kid Stuff Talking Story Books===
'''Voice actor: Unknown'''

:'''''"OUR MISSILES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!"'''''

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

===IDW comics continuity===

Prowl is the leader of a detachment of Autobots that has operated covertly on Earth for at least four years, attempting to foil a Decepticon insurgency. He almost throws [[Ratchet_(G1)|Ratchet]] in the brig for breaking cover to rescue three humans from the Decepticon covert unit and subsequently refuses to contact Optimus Prime until further evidence of the Decepticons' current activities is uncovered.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Prowl''' (1984, 1991, 2002)
Prowl was part of the first series of Autobots released in 1984, reusing a mold originally developed for a Diaclone Datsun Fairlady Z (280 ZX) police car. The Diaclone version had decals that identified him as a Japanese police car, which in turn were translated into "Highway Patrol" for the North American Transformers release. The original instructions booklet, though, features a visible Japanese label sheet complete with the chrysanthemum emblem found on Japanese police cars. Prowl uses the same mold as [[Bluestreak]], though with some specific tooling on his backplate / car roof to depict his police lights.
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''09''', '''TFC-02'''
* '''Prowl''' (Action Master)

===Machine Wars===
* '''Prowl''' (1997)
: This toy is a redeco of Machine Wars [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]
===Alternators===
* '''Prowl''' (2005)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-15'''
: Alternators Prowl was different from Binaltech Prowl, who had a different vehicle mode deco, a different spoiler, and gray plastic instead of baby blue plastic. The US version was released as a Satellite Patrol special edition.
* '''Prowl''' (Blue Binaltech)
:Civilian colors

===Universe===

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Prowl/prowl.htm Prowl on TFU.info]

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Bumblebee (G1)

2006-09-23T16:05:16Z

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''Bumblebee is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] continuity. He was known as '''Goldbug''' for a time.''

[[Image:Bumblebeeg1.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Quit beating me up. It's not cool, it's not edgy. It's stupid and mean. HA HA WE HURT KID-APPEAL CHARACTER. Real firckin' mature.]]

'''Bumblebee''' is one of the smallest and weakest Autobots. While this does allow him to do his job better than most Autobots could manage, he is self-conscious about his size. He looks up (so to speak) to the other Autobots, but what he doesn't realize is that ''they'' look up to ''him''. He may be small, but he's brave, and he's one of the most likeable Autobots around. Bumblebee already has the respect he craves.

As '''Goldbug''', his rebuilt and "matured" form, Bumblebee retains most of his earlier strengths and weaknesses, but without his crippling need for approval. (This is true of some "matured" versions of Bumblebee without new names or bodies, as well, but is quite markedly associated with the change to Goldbug).

''French-Canadian name: '''Bourdon/Coccinelle''' ''<br>
''Japanese name: '''Bumble/Goldback''' ''<br>
''European-market name: '''Wagenbot''' ''<br>
''Italian name: '''Maggiolino''' ''<br>
''South American name: '''Volks''' ''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics Continuity===
[[Image:Bumblebeemarvel1.jpg|100px|left|thumb|Bumblebee's first appearance... anywhere.]]
Four million years ago, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] led a crew of Autobots including Bumblebee aboard the [[Ark]] to clear a path through an asteroid belt for [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to pass through. Once their objective was completed, they were attacked by Decepticons and both their ships crashed in a volcanic mountain on a primitive planet known as [[Earth]]. In 1984, the volcano ([[Mount Saint Hillary]]) erupted, awakening their ship, which rebuilt them. Bumblebee was reconfigured to transform into a yellow Volkswagen Beetle.

[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] led a mission into a human city to investigate their new world. Bumblebee, anxious to be the first to meet the planet's inhabitants, rear-ended a car full of teenagers at a drive-in movie theatre. Before he could introduce himself, he was under attack by Decepticons and damaged badly. One of the teenagers, [[Buster Witwicky]], brought the car back to his father's autorepair shop. Bumblebee weakly pleaded to them to fix him, for he was dying. His father, [[Sparkplug Witwicky]], fixed Bumblebee and offered to help the Autobots convert their native fuel resources into a form that Transformers could use. Bumblebee took Buster with him back towards the Ark to relay this message.

[[Image:Bumblebeeplight.jpg|right|thumb|RARR BUMBLEBEE SMASH]]

After a seemingly final battle with the Decepticons, the long-lost Decepticon [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] arrived and reversed the Autobots' victory with a single blast. Bumblebee and the rest of the Autobots were kept captive aboard the Ark until Ratchet managed to free the Ark from Decepticon control and repair them. However, Buster had been entrusted with safeguarding the [[Creation Matrix]], which the Decepticons discovered, so Bumblebee and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] were sent to protect him. Buster was attacked by the newly-built but lifeless [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. Bumblebee and Bluestreak did their best to defend Buster, but it was Buster's use of the powers of the Creation Matrix which saved them all, disassembling Jetfire in mid-air. Bumblebee removed Jetfire's brain so Buster could remote-control the body with his mind.

After the Creation Matrix was returned to a restored Optimus Prime, Bumblebee was charged with giving four new recruits ([[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Skids (G1)|Skids]], [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]) a tour of the planet. Bumblebee decided a [[Brick Springhorn]] concert would be a good destination, but the Decepticons had sabotaged the event to harvest [[energon]]. Bumblebee disobeyed orders and led the four into battle, saving the concert. When [[Robot-Master]] appeared on television and claimed to control the Transformers, it was Bumblebee's job to ask their human business parter [[G.B. Blackrock]] what the deal was. Robot-Master broadcast next in a coal mine next to a de-energized [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], but Bumblebee and several other Autobots were pushed away by overwhelming Earth military forces.

This event caused Bumblebee to question his usefulness to the Autobots, and he abandoned them without a word. The Decepticons, however, saw much use for him and attempted to apprehend him. Hiding in a used car lot, he was stolen by [[Waldo and Ernest|two humans]], who he adopted for a while. The Decepticons did not relent, and Bumblebee was ultimately rescued by the rest of the Autobots, an act which reminded him how valuable he was to them.

Due to [[#Conflicting Goldbug origins|conflicting circumstances]], Bumblebee was damaged and rebuilt into a stronger but similar form, Goldbug. Goldbug and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] were ordered by the new Autobot leader [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] to track down the [[Mechanic]], who had stolen Autobot technology from the Ark. Grimlock was a terrible leader and had no regard for human life, so both Goldbug and Blaster exiled themselves from his command. Grimlock was furious, and sent the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s to bring them in. Goldbug and Blaster found themselves in the desert of the American southwest and, thanks to a run-in with the Decepticon [[Triple Changers]], were infested with the disease known as [[Scraplets]]. Goldbug and his human friend [[Charlie Fong]] left to get help and possibly a cure, but Blaster believed Goldbug had abandoned him to die. Near death himself, Goldbug and Charlie arrived at a gas station, where they met up with the [[Throttlebot]]s, sent from Cybertron by [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] and armed with acid to contain the disease. Goldbug narrowly escaped extermination when it as discovered that the cure for Scraplets was none other than [[water]]. Goldbug called industrialist [[G.B. Blackrock]] (on a pay phone), and Blackrock trucked in tanks of water himself. Blaster was cured and his trust in Goldbug was restored.

Goldbug, Blaster, and the Throttlebots found refuge in a used car lot owned by [[Big Steve]]. However, they were all in bad need of fuel. They attempted a deal with Big Steve, but he doublecrossed them, filling them up with soda pop instead of gasoline. It was then that the Protectobots caught up with them, followed by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s. During the ensuing battle, the immobilized Throttlebots (including Goldbug) were carted away by [[RAAT]].

[[Image:Goldbugorigins.jpg|left|thumb|Ain't variant continuity FUN?!]]
====Conflicting Goldbug origins====
In ''G.I. Joe and the Transformers'', Bumblebee is destroyed by [[G.I. Joe]] due to a misunderstanding. They later rebuild him as Goldbug with help from [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]. However, Marvel UK did not initially print the crossover, so an alternate origin for Goldbug was conceived. In the pages of the UK comic, Bumblebee was destroyed by a time-travelling [[Death's Head]] and repaired by a time-travelling [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]. (The Marvel Joe/TF crossover was published in the UK towards the end of the series.) The conflicting origins for Goldbug is the single largest difference between the American and British Marvel Transformers comics; ''most'' everything else kinda sorta meshes together, if you squint.

===Animated continuity===
'''Voice Actor:''' [[Dan Gilvezan]] (US), [[Yoku Shioya]] (Japan)

After pilfering [[energy conductors]] with [[Wheeljack]], the little, yellow different Autobot was on the [[Ark]] which landed on [[Earth]] 4 million years ago, went sleepy, woke up in 1984 as a Volkswagen Beetle. Bumblebee was part of the team of Autobots sent to stop Megatron and the Decepticons from overpowering [[Sherman Dam]]. Bumblebee helped Ironhide carve out a new riverbed for the raging waters, saving a nearby neighborhood from being flooded. Such acts was one of the earliest that helped endear the Autobots to the humans.

In 2005, he and [[Spike Witwicky|Spike Witwicky]] were on [[Moonbase 1]]. [[Unicron]] ate it. Luckily, Unicron takes some time to digest things, and the two (as well as [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]) were spared an acid-bath in Unicron's guts by the timely arrival of Spike's son [[Daniel Witwicky|Daniel]].

[[Image:Goldbugtroop1.jpg|150px|left|thumb|See? He still looks sorta friendly.]]
[[Image:Goldbugtroop2.jpg|100px|right|thumb|Eeeyeeaaggh!]]
When the body of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] was retrieved by [[Gregory Swafford]] and [[Jessica Morgan]], [[Rodimus Prime]] led a team that included Bumblebee to investigate. However, Bumblebee and his teammates were attacked by a [[Hate Plague]]-infested [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and heavily damaged. After Optimus Prime was rebuilt by the Quintessons, so too was Bumblebee into a more powerful but similar form. Bumblebee remarked that he now looked like a "gold bug". Optimus Prime decided this would be his new name.

Goldbug journeyed with Optimus Prime and the other survivors to [[Chaar]] in search of a heat-resistent alloy that could insulate Prime from the Hate Plague. However, infected Decepticon forces attacked and contaminated Goldbug as well.

===Transformers Legends Anthology===

===Dreamwave Comics continuity===

===IDW Comics continuity===

[[Image:Bumblebeeidw.jpg|right|thumb|Artist [[E.J. Su]] redesigned Bumblebee for the IDW "Infiltration" series.]]

Bumblebee is part of [[Prowl_(G1)|Prowl's]] secret counter-infiltration unit on [[Earth]]. When [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] breaks cover by [[Infiltration%2C_Part_0|rescuing a trio of humans]], Bumblebee is the one Autobot who supports his efforts. He [[Infiltration%2C_Part_4|accompanies Ratchet and the humans]] to investigate an abandoned [[Decepticon]] bunker in [[Nebraska]]. At the bunker, while the humans are inside, two Decepticons attack, and Bumblebee manages to take down [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], but not before Ratchet is shot by [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]].

Bumblebee is as easygoing and daring as his incarnations in previous continuity; it's his encouragement and willingness to go along that push Ratchet into taking the three humans to Nebraska, somewhat against Ratchet's conscience. That positive nature is tempered, though, by a pragmatic streak not often seen in previous incarnations of the character; while the humans explore the Nebraska bunker, Bumblebee comments to Ratchet that, given the need for evidence of unusual Decepticon activity, the humans would be "acceptable losses". However, this did not prevent the Autobot from [[Infiltration%2C_Part_5|leaping to the humans' aid]] as they attempted to exit the collapsing command bunker.

Bumblebee left the humans with Ratchet and travelled to [[Oregon]], location of the second Decepticon command bunker, observing the situation until the rest of the Autobot unit can arrive. After witnessing Megatron disciplining Starscream and subsequently downgrading the infiltration unit's status to Phase Two, Bumblebee departs Oregon with the rest of the unit.

Bumblebee uses a "[[holomatter]]" [[Media:Hotbumblebee.jpg|avatar]] when in public to avoid looking like an unmanned vehicle, which has the appearance of a young human female. It is unknown whether he can alter his (presumably male) normal voice to match his avatar's appearance.

===IDW "Hearts of Steel" continuity===

===Timelines "Descent Into Evil"===
[[Image:Timelines-Bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|You know you want me, baby.]]

Having been on the trail of the Decepticon agent [[Flamewar (T)|Flamewar]] for a long, long time, now-espionage director Bumblebee (in his unreleased [[Alternators]] body) made his move, interrupting a supposedly-secure secret communication between Flamewar and the [[Tripredacus Council]]. He revealed that his agent [[Ricochet (T)|Ricochet]] had installed a degenerative virus into [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus']] [[Virulent Clone (T)|clone army]]. Oh, and that since the Autobots now ''knew'' Flamewar's whereabouts and who she was working for, the Tripredacus Council would certainly consider her a liability. Which they did. So they blew her ship up.

===''Energon'' cartoon===
A robot using Bumblebee's character model is shown in a still-shot flashback as a member of the Autobot group led by [[Rodimus (UT)|Rodimus]]. Whether this robot is an alternate-universe incarnation of Bumblebee or simply a similar-looking robot is --like all [[Unicron Trilogy]] character-model cameos-- left to conjecture.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===

[[Image:Bumblebeeg1toy.jpg|left|thumb|No, not Herbie.]]

*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1984~1986/2001/2003/2004)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''11''', '''C-56'''
: Bumblebee's original toy, released in 1984 and in Japan in 1985, transformed into a "penny-racer"-proportioned Volkwagen Beetle. The toy, taken from the Japanese [[Microchange]] line, was released in both red and yellow versions in the US, and was available through the first three years of the series, the entire duration of the [[Mini Vehicle]] assortment.

: Bumblebee was released in a wide variety of colors in markets south of the border; a blue version has surfaced from Mexico, while both metallic gold and gunmetal-silver versions have appeared from South American companies [[Antex]] and [[Estrella]].

: Bumblebee was reissiued as a keychain by [[Fun4All]] under license form [[Hasbro]] in the US in 2001. Along with haing its rear bumper [[retool]]ed to accommodate the chain, the keychain form lacked the "Dunlop" text on the tires, and was also released in Japan in 2003 as a 7-Eleven [[exclusive]]. The Japanese keychain series also had a black "chase" version.

[[Image:Bumblebeeheads.jpg|right|thumb|Left to right, starting at the top: Original Bumblebee's head and Goldbug's head, Cliffjumper's head and Pretender Classics Bumblebee's head, Action Master Bumblebee's head and reissue Bumblebee's head. (The Action Master's head is really only there to fill the hole.)]]

: In 2004, Bumblebee was again reissiued in Japan in a six-toy multi-pack alongside [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]], [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], [[Gears (G1)|Gears]], [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] and [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]], but this time with a cartoon-accurate head.

: The original mold is also used by [[Volks (G1)|Volks]]. The keychain version is used by [[Glyph (TFU)|Glyph]], while the new-head multi-pack version was used to make [[Bug Bite (G1)|Bug Bite]].

*'''Goldbug''' (Throttlebot, 1987)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-97'''
: The [[Throttlebot]] Goldbug was released in 1987, and like the other Throttlebots, he had a pull-back motor and a simple transformation. The vehicle mode was not designed to look like a penny racer, as the original toy was, so its variation on the Volkswagen Beetle was much more realistically-proportioned. Though the other Throttlebots seem to have always been intended to be new characters, Goldbug's head was based directly on that of Bumblebee's original toy. Bumblebee was the first Transformer to be given a second toy.

*'''Bumblebee''' (Pretender, 1989)
: As part of the sixth year of Generation 1, Bumblebee was released as a "Classic [[Pretender]]", expanding the range of PRetenders toys. Bumblebee was still a Volkswagen Beetle, but now had what looked like off-road tires. He came with a gun for his robot mode that could be mounted on his roof and another gun for his human shell. Oddly, the robot's head is modelled after [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper's]] toy head. The inner robot was sold without the shell as a K-Mart [[exclusive]] [[Legends]] figure, but with the inner-robot gun to his teammate [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], who had Bumblebee's small gun in exchange. The Legends figure was also sold in a set with Legends [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], Jazz and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in Japan the same year.

*'''Bumblebee''' (Action Master, 1990)
: A non-transforming action figure that mixed cartoon model with toy-detail, Bumblebee's Action Master release came with a [[Heli-Pack]] that transforms into a large gun with spring-loaded deploying barrel. This release makes Bumblebee the only character to have a toy of some kind available during the entire original Transformers production run (from 1984-1990).

*'''Bumble''' (Smallest Transformers, 2003)
: Bumblebee was released in 2003 in the Japanese [[Smallest Transformers]] line as a scaled-down version of his original toy, in both yellow and a "chase" red color scheme.

===Generation 2===
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1993)
: Bumblebee's first [[Generation 2]] toy was a redeco of his original toy, but with gold chrome on the previously yellow parts.

*'''Bumblebee''' (Go-Bot, 1995)
: Bumblebee's second release in the Generation 2 line was as a recolor of the [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]] [[High Beam (G2)|High Beam]], transforming into a concept race car with exposed rear engine.

: This mold was also used to make [[Crosswise (RiD)|Crosswise]] and [[Nightracer (G2)|Nightracer]].

===Alternators===
: One of the earliest proposals in the [[Alternators]] line, line-art of a "new Beetle" incarnation of Bumblebee (with a Cliffjumper retooling) has been revealed by [[Takara]] in their ''Binaltech'' sourcebook. However, since Volkswagen rejected Hasbro/Takara's licensing pitch, the toy never progressed beyond line-art phase.

===Classics===
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2006)

===Merchandise===

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm Bumblebee at TFU.info]
* [http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Bumblebee Bumblebee's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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